WOMEN'S LACROSSE NOTEBOOK
Vermont opens the 2017 season with a three-game road trip which starts with visits to Louisville on Saturday (Feb. 4) and Ohio State on Monday (Feb. 6). Game time is set for 1 p.m. in the Bluegrass State and 7 p.m. in the Buckeye State.

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Louisville: Live Stats
Ohio State: Video | Live Stats
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ABOUT THE CATAMOUNTS
The 2017 squad was picked fifth in the America East Preseason Poll and returns four of its top five point scorers from last year – Alex Bernier, Alison Bolt, Meredith Moore, and Brynne Yarranton. Bernier tallied 46 points a year ago, including 26 assists which were the third most in a single-season at UVM. Bolt closed out her junior campaign with eight goals in the last five games and led the Cats with six free-position goals. Moore returns for her senior season after netting a pair of hat tricks last season. Yarranton ranked third on the team in 2016 with 21 goals and 27 points.

NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The 2017 non-conference docket takes the Cats to six different states across the map. After starting the season with a three-game road trip at Louisville, Ohio State, and Colgate, Vermont hosts Marist on Saturday, Feb. 25 in the home opener. The green and gold hit the road again for two more road games at Siena on Wednesday, March 1 and Bryant on Saturday, March 4. UVM hosts Holy Cross on Tuesday, March 7 before heading out west. The Cats will spend a week in Denver, Col. to play Denver on Sunday, March 12 and Oregon on Friday, March 27. Vermont closes out the non-conference slate against St. Bonaventure on Wednesday, March 22 at Virtue Field before kicking off league play on Saturday, March 25 at Binghamton.
 
THE DALTON ERA BEGINS
Vermont native and former America East standout Sarah Dalton enters her first season at the helm of the Catamounts. Dalton recently completed her fourth year as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Notre Dame in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). She helped the Fighting Irish earn a top-20 national ranking and an NCAA Tournament berth during all four years of her tenure. The Cornwall native coached 19 players who were selected to an All-Region Team, 11 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Americans, and eight All-ACC selections.
 
NEW CATS
The green and gold welcome 11 newcomers to the roster - Lindsey Cole, Mady Corkum, Alice Cumpston, Morgan Furbay, Olivia Greene, Lexi Gordon, Ali Korin, Molly Little, Sarah Raimondi, Lexi Tan, Sabrina Tattersfield.

SCOUTING LOUISVILLE
The Cardinals were picked seventh in the ACC Women's Lacrosse Preseason Poll after earning their third consecutive NCAA Tournament berth last season. Louisville returns seven starters from last year. Senior defender Stephanie McNamara was named to the ACC Preseason All-Conference team and helped anchor the Cardinals' defensive unit. She caused 17 turnovers and helped keep 12 opponents to single-digit scoring. McNamara was also selected to represent Australia in the 2017 FIL World Cup. Hannah Koloski returns for her senior season after earning Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Association (IWLA) All-West Team honors and leading the team with 43 goals as a junior.  
 
SCOUTING OHIO STATE
The Buckeyes return seven starters from last year's 11-6 team, including two All-Big Ten defenders in senior Christina Turner and junior Shannon Rosati. Junior Molly Wood ranked second on the team in scoring with 40 goals and won a team-high 79 draws. Senior Paulina Constant finished fourth on the team a season ago with 15 goals in 15 starts. She recorded five multi-goal games and scooped up 15 ground balls. The Buckeyes will have to fill a void in net as the two returning goalies, Abigail Wise and Paige Postalwait, saw a combined seven games of action in 2016.
 
PROMOTIONS
February 25 vs. Colgate (12 p.m.) – Team Poster Day presented by the UPS Store Downtown/Cat Club Appreciation Day
- The first 200 fans will receive a team poster and members of the team will be available for autographs after the game. 
- All Cat Pride Club members receive double points when checking in at the game. Learn more about the Cat Pride Club, a free fan rewards program, by clicking here.

April 1 vs. New Hampshire (3 p.m.) – Rally Against Cancer Game presented by Otter Creek Awnings and Vermont Custom Closet & Catch with the Cats
- The Catamounts will also wear pink apparel in support of breast cancer research and efforts to fight the disease by the University of Vermont Cancer Center.
- Youth fans are encouraged to attend the game and stick around for a post-game catch with the team.
 
April 14 vs. Stony Brook (4 p.m.) – Student-Athlete Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day
- Student-athletes on the women's lacrosse team will have the opportunity to invite one faculty or staff member to the game. In order to receive free admission and receive a complimentary ticket as part of our Student-Athlete Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day, please RSVP to Nora King at nora.king@uvm.edu.

April 29 vs. UMBC (12 p.m.) – Senior Day
- In the regular season finale, UVM will honor its graduating seniors before the game for Senior Day.  

WHO'S NEXT
Vermont caps off the three-game road trip to start the season on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Colgate. Game time is set for 1 p.m.
 
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