FINAL SCORE: Vermont 1, Hartwick 0
ONEONTA, N.Y. – Elliot Maker's first career goal as a Catamount lifted the University of Vermont men's soccer team to a 1-0 victory at Hartwick in non-conference men's soccer action on Tuesday night.
 
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Vermont improved to 8-5-3 on the season, while Hartwick dropped to 7-5-3 overall.

"Coming off Saturday's game we felt it was important to get a lot of guys who haven't seen a lot of time into today's match. We depended on the depth of our squad tonight and they came together beautifully. They played hard and together and epitomized what soccer is about, a team game. The really came together and performed at a high level. I'm proud that every guy gave their best effort against a team that's number one in their league," said Vermont head coach Jesse Cormier.

Vermont took its only lead of the game in the 33rd minute. A ball into the box was trapped down by a Hartwick defender, but Maker was able to force a turnover, won the ball and fired in a shot the beat goalkeeper Lenny Wilson to give UVM the lead. It was Maker's first career goal at Vermont after transferring into the program from Boston University.
 
The Catamount defense made the goal stand up the rest of the match. Eric Venezia was credited with six saves in the Vermont net to pick up his first career victory and shutout. Wilson made four stops for Hartwick.
 
Hartwick finished the game with a 14-8 edge in shots, including a 9-3 advantage in the second half.
 
Vermont wraps up the regular season with a pair of America East games. UVM will host Albany on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the final regular season game at Virtue Field. Prior to starting lineups the five seniors on the squad will be honored in a pregame ceremony.
 
Tickets to the game can be purchased online at UVMathletics.com or in person one hour before kickoff at the Gutterson Fieldhouse Box Office.
 
The game will be streamed online for free via the America East Digital Network at AmericaEast.tv.