WOMEN'S LACROSSE NOTEBOOK
Vermont (5-7, 2-2 AE) hosts Dartmouth (5-7, 2-3 Ivy) in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday (Apr. 18) at Virtue Field. The opening draw is set for 5:30 p.m. ET and will broadcast live on ESPN+. Tickets are available for purchase at UVMathletics.com/Tickets or by visiting the Gutterson Fieldhouse Box Office on gameday. Tuesday is Military Appreciation Night, presented by Milton CAT. All active or retired service members with a valid military ID can receive a free ticket to the game
 
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MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT
We are proud to partner with Milton Cat to present Military Appreciation Night, and to benefit the Josh Pallotta Fund. The Josh Pallotta Fund was created by a group of Veterans, family, and community members in memory of Joshua R. Pallotta. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Veterans and Service Members by combining local and national resources, emergency services, and research to provide Veterans the resiliency, transition and reintegration tools to help them sustain or return to full and healthy lives. Learn more by stopping by their table at the game or visiting JoshPallottaFund.org.
 
SCOUTING THE BIG GREEN
Dartmouth carries a three-game winning streak in to Tuesday night's matchup. The Big Green have outscored opponents by an average of 8.0 goals per game in the trio of victories, including a 16-7 win over UMass Lowell on April 11. The Big Green defeated Columbia on Saturday afternoon, led by a five-goal outing from Catherine Erb. The rookie has a team-high 28 goals this season, and ranks No. 2 in points, behind Katina Christensen (30 points). Gisele Todd has been Dartmouth's starting goalkeeper in all 12 games this season, posting an 11.68 goals against average and a .431 save percentage.
 
INSIDE THE SERIES
Vermont and Dartmouth square off for the 32nd time in series history and the second time in as many seasons. UVM has earned wins in four of the last six meetings. The Catamounts routed the Big Green in a 14-3 victory on the road in 2022. Ava Vasile registered a game-high four points on three goals and one assist in the victory. Sophie McLaughlin recorded seven saves for the Cats.
 
CLIMBING THE ALL-TIME RECORD BOOK
Ava Vasile has recently cracked the top five on several of the program's all-time lists. The senior ranks No. 4 all-time in goals (148) and No. 5 in points (180). Vasile is third all-time in draw controls (178). The midfielder set single-season records in goals (63) and points (79) in 2022.
 
CARRERA RANKED NATIONALLY
Carolyn Carrera ranks No. 2 in the nation in caused turnovers per game (3.58) through 12 contests this season. The UVM captain leads a defensive unit that ranks No. 4 nationally in caused turnovers per game (12.42). Carrera is No. 13 in the country in ground balls per game (3.17).
 
AMERICA EAST STANDINGS
Vermont is currently tied for No. 3 in the league standings with two America East games remaining. The Catamounts are knotted up with New Hampshire (2-2), but own the tiebreaker after defeating the Wildcats 16-13 on April 8. UVM will face UMBC (1-3) on April 22 and UMass Lowell (0-4) on April 29 to close out the regular season.