FINAL SCORE: Vermont 3, NJIT 1
BURLINGTON, VT. – Madeline Gardner, Lauren DeGroot, and Sydney Remington recorded goals as Vermont (6-3-4, 3-0-1 AE) defeated NJIT (5-4-6, 0-2-3 AE) 3-1 at Virtue Field on Thursday night.
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
 "We're really proud of the team's performance today to earn another three points and clinch a playoff spot early," said Head Coach Kristi Huizenga. "NJIT is very organized defensively and counters hard, so it was a major focus for us to break them down through our movement and slow them down on their counters. The finishes were quality and the entire team's commitment to defending was what led to the result."


HOW IT HAPPENED

• In the 3rd minute, Aubrey Bough had a good look just inside the box, but it was tipped out by the NJIT goalkeeper. Vermont wasn't able to capitalize on the corner kick.
• In the 20th minute, Sydney Remington took a shot from the top of the box, and the NJIT Goalkeeper was able to make a comfortable save.
• In the 32nd minute, Sydney Remington was in the box as an NJIT defender deflected the ball right to her. Remington ripped a shot off a one-touch as she snuck it past the NJIT goalkeeper to her right as Vermont took a 1-0 lead.
• Seven minutes later, Lauren DeGroot would connect a powerful shot from beyond the box, but the NJIT goalkeeper was able to corral it.
• In the 42nd minute, Emma Warren had the ball on the left side and crossed the ball inside the middle of the box, where Lauren DeGroot was able to get a touch and scored, extending the lead 2-0 before the half.
• Vermont led 2-0 at halftime and also led the Highlanders in shots on goal, seven to two.
• In the 46th minute, NJIT connected with a ball from inside the box that went past Kylee Carafoli. Vermont still led 2-1.
• In the 68th minute, Jazlyn Oviedo had a free kick opportunity from the right side of the box that just missed wide left.
• Ten minutes later, Vermont had a corner kick that landed to Della Weir. Weir was able to connect on the ball but missed wide right.
• In the 84th minute, Sydney Remington controlled the ball on the right side of the box as she found a cutting Madeline Gardner, who was able to put it past the NJIT goalkeeper. Vermont extended the lead 3-1.

 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE.

• Torrie Synder, Morgan Barry, Bridget Kennedy, Kylee Carafoli, Kaley Kreutzer, Emma Warren, Della Weir, and Lauren DeGroot recorded all 90 minutes of action.
• Madeline Gardner tallied her fourth goal of the season. Gardner has recorded three goals in the last four matches.
• Sydney Remington recorded her sixth goal of the year and 12^th of her career. Remington also recorded her second assist this season and the 11^th of her career.
• Lauren DeGroot tallied her fifth goal of the season and the 11^th of her career.
• Emma Warren recorded her second assist of the year. Warren has recorded an assist in back-to-back matches.
• Kylee Carafoli added four saves.
• Vermont edged Maine on shots on goal, ten to five.
• The Catamounts clinched a spot in the America East playoffs with the victory tonight.
• With today's Win, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to the Lund Family Center through the Cat's Win, Community Win's initiative. Vermont Mutual has donated over $5 Million Dollars since launching their Charitable Giving Fund in 2014.

 
UP NEXT
The Catamounts will stay home and host UMass Lowell for Senior Day on Sunday (Oct. 19). Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
 
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