FINAL SCORE: Vermont 4, Bryant 0
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior Alicia Battistelli became Vermont's leading scorer on the season, netting two goals. The Catamounts (9-7, 3-1 AE) defeated Bryant (3-12, 0-4 AE) in their final road game of the regular season, on Friday afternoon at Steven '69 and Lily Cowen Field.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
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Battistelli opened the scoring for the Catamounts just 36 seconds into the game, taking a pass from sophomore Addie DelOrefice and firing a hard backhand shot into the back of the net to give Vermont a early lead.
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In the 27th minute, Battistelli converted on a penalty stroke that went into the right corner of the goal, doubling Vermont's lead.
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In the 36th minute First-year Veerle Nijhuis corralled a loose ball in the scoring circle and sent a backhand shot past Bryant sophomore goalkeeper Maud van Lierop to extend Vermont's lead.
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Junior Maddy Weaver pitched in on the scoring in the 58th minute, following up her own insert on a short corner. She moved to the side of the cage and redirected senior Sophia Lefranc's blocked shot into the back of the net.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Vermont outshot Bryant 11 to three.
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The Catamounts held a seven-to-three advantage in corners.
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Battistelli scored twice and now leads all Catamounts with nine goals.
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Nijhuis recorded her sixth goal of the season.
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Weaver tallied her third goal of the year.
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DelOrefice and Lefranc each recorded an assist.
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Sophomore Merle Vaandrager made three saves on three shots, earning her third shutout of the season.
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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 finish the regular season at home. They will take on Maine on Thursday, Oct. 30. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. and will be streamed on AmericaEast.TV.
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