FINAL SCORE: Vermont 1, Providence 2

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont (6-5, 1-0 AE) fell to Providence (7-4, 0-1 Big East) in overtime Sunday afternoon at Moulton Winder Field.

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COACH'S QUOTE
"Credit to Providence for finding a way to win in OT today," said head coach Kate Pfeifer. "We were inconsistent with possession, made too many unforced errors, and it hurt us. Overall we can learn a lot from this weekend and look forward to another conference match-up on Friday."

HOW IT HAPPENED

• In the 3rd minute, Providence's junior Bo Martina scored off a short corner inserted by Florencia Talarico and set up by Macie Pennisi. Martina's shot deflected off a Vermont player into the top of the net. 

• In the 13th minute, Vermont's First-year Veerle Nijhuis had two strong chances off a short corner. One was a blistering forehand shot, and another was a backhand shot that was denied by Providence First-year goalkeeper Ava Porter. 

• There were no goals scored in the second quarter. The Catamounts' best chance came when Nijhuis fired a shot from the top of the striking circle that was denied by Porter. 

• Vermont tied the game in the 40th minute when junior Klara Mikulaskova's shot was deflected by senior Sophia Lefranc for the goal. 

• Vermont's defense remained strong in the 59th minute as sophomore Merle Vaandrager made several saves on Providence's short corners, with the defense blocking additional shots. 

• In the 64th minute, Providence's First-year Carly van Benten scored her fourth goal of the season to seal the win for the Friars. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Vermont had 14 shots on goal to Providence's seven. 

• Providence earned 11 penalty corners to Vermont's eight. 

• Ava Porter made 13 saves for Providence. 

• Eleven cards were issued between the two teams. Six yellow and five green.

• Nijhuis recorded six shots on goal.

• Lefranc scored Vermont's lone goal.
• Mikulaskova tallied a assist.

UP NEXT
The Catamounts travel to Lowell, Mass., to take on UMass Lowell on Friday, Oct. 10, on Wicked Blue Field. The game is set to start at 3 p.m. and can be viewed on ESPN+. 

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