BURLINGTON, Vt. – Merrimack scored two goals 11 minutes apart in the second half to come from behind and defeat Vermont 2-1 Sunday afternoon at Virtue Field in the final TD Bank Classic game for both teams. The Warriors earned their first Division I win improving their overall record to 1-2-0 while the Catamounts fell to 2-2-0.
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
"We had a beautiful weekend for soccer here in Burlington and appreciate the support from families and fans," head coach Kristi Huizenga said. "We are disappointed with our results this weekend and our players and staff will work had this week to prepare for next weekend."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Merrimack goaltender Erin Fulton made five saves in the first half as the Catamounts pressed for the opening goal. Vermont outshot the Warriors 8-2 in the first frame.
• In the 49th minute the Catamounts opened the scoring off a throw in. Alyssa Oviedo cut towards the end line and centered a feed into the box. Frances O'Donnell turned, gathered herself and fired a shot to the far post for her first career goal.
• In the 57th minute Oviedo almost doubled the Catamounts lead with a shot off the crossbar from ten yards out.
• The Warriors equalized in the 69th minute. Molly Murnane forced a turnover in midfield and carried deep into the Vermont territory before feeding a pass to Izzy Murnane. Murnane had a good first touch and placed a shot just past a diving Lydia Kessel to tie things at one apiece.
• With 10:22 left in the second half Merrimack pulled ahead on an opportunistic chance in the box. Bridget Austin headed a chance towards goal and as Kessel went to gather the ball she collided with a Vermont defender. Harty pounced on the opportunity and slotted it in the net for her first career goal. 

NOTES

• Christina Barry and Ella Bankert were named to the 2019 TD Bank Classic All-Tournament Team.
• Vermont outshot the Warriors 21-8, Merrimack's Megan Langlois and Fulton combined to make nine saves in the game.

WHO'S NEXT
The Catamounts are back in action on Sunday (Sep. 8) as they travel to Worcester, Mass. to face Holy Cross at 2 p.m. Live streaming will be available on WatchStadium.com as a part of the Patriot League Network.  
 
 2019 TD BANK CLASSIC AWARDS AND ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM 
Tournament Champion: North Dakota State
Tournament MVP: Elyse Huber, North Dakota State
 
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Molly Murnane, Merrimack
Bridget Austin, Merrimack
Christina Barry, Vermont
Ella Bankert, Vermont
Sofia Borea, New Hampshire
Caitlyn Keenan, New Hampshire
Whitney Whiley, New Hampshire
Elyse Huber, North Dakota State
Laura Powell, North Dakota State
Ellen Schneider, North Dakota State
Dani Stuber, North Dakota State