FINAL SCORE: Lafayette 2, Vermont 1
EASTON, Pa. – Lineke Spaans 26th minute goal proved to be the difference as Lafayette (1-0) defeated Vermont (0-1) at Rappolt Field on Friday night.  
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
It was a slow start tonight- we took too long to settle into the match and by the time we did, had to dig ourselves out," said head coach Kate Pfeifer. "Some good moments, and plenty of work to do."

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Leopards took the lead in the 19th minute when Lea Good scored off an assist from Laine Delmotte.
• Spaans doubled Lafayette's lead when she scored unassisted in the 26th minute.
• Sophia Drees and Meredith Medvetz had the Catamount's best chances of the first half as they saw their shots both saved within three minutes of each other.
• Marie Dijkstra recorded her first career goal in the 31st minute after an assist from Meg Weyer to cut the deficit to one.

 INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Ila Gunner recorded four saves in cage, the second most ever in a single game for her.
• Lara Cleophas made her first collegiate appearance, while Medvetz made her first as a Vermont player.

UP NEXT
The Catamounts concludes finish their weekend on Sunday (Sept. 1) at #9 Rutgers. The game will begin at 12 p.m. and be broadcast live on Big Ten Plus.
 
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