FINAL SCORE: No. 2 Vermont 1, No. 1 New Hampshire 0
DURHAM, N.H. – Yves Borie's 68th-minute tally was the clinching goal as No. 2 Vermont (13-4-2, 6-1-1 AE) defeated No. 1 New Hampshire (16-1-2, 7-0-1 AE) 1-0 to secure its sixth America East Championship in program history. The Catamounts take the conference title for the first time since 2015, and the first time under head coach Rob Dow.
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
"It was an amazing win for this team and this staff," said Dow. "We were in the championship last season and knew we left something on the field. We filled in the gaps and the guys but in a great championship performance from minute one to 90."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Catamounts and Wildcats played a scoreless first half. Vermont held a 3-1 shot advantage, including a pair of early shots from inside the 18-yard box. Nacho Lerech registered UVM's first shot in the opening minutes while on the run, but was denied by Jassem Koleilat (2 saves). Alex Nagy fired a strong kick from the top of the box, that was once again handled by the UNH goalkeeper.
• New Hampshire countered with a low left kick by Yannick Bright that tested Nate Silveira (2 saves). The midfielder's kick forced Silveira to dive to his right to make the save in the eighth minute.
• Borie netted the game's only goal by firing a laser from the top of the 18-yard box. Adrian Schulze Solano was credited with the assist on Borie's goal that found the upper right corner.
• The Wildcats directed four shots in the final 22 minutes in search of the equalizer. Silveira made a key save on Liam Bennett down the stretch to preserve the lead.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Four Catamounts were named to the All-Championship Team: Silveira, Borie, Schulze Solano, and Noah Egan. The Most Outstanding Player honor was awarded to Schulze Solano.
• Borie's goal was his second in as many career games against the Wildcats. The midfielder scored against New Hampshire in a 1-1 draw earlier this season.
• America East Goalkeeper of the Year Nate Silveira registered his eighth shutout of the 2021 campaign. The two-save performance is the 15th clean sheet of his career.
• The Catamounts handed the nationally-ranked Wildcats their first loss of the season. The win is Vermont's first against New Hampshire since 2016.
• With today's win, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to Vermont Foodbank as part of the Cats Win, Community Wins initiative. Vermont Mutual has committed to donating $15,000 to Vermont Foodbank for the 2021 season. A special thank you to Vermont Mutual Insurance for their support. Vermont Mutual Insurance, protecting Vermonters since 1828.

UP NEXT
Vermont will make its 16th appearance in the NCAA Tournament after securing a berth with the America East Championship win. The Catamounts will find out who their opponent is on Monday (Nov. 15) in the NCAA Selection Show, scheduled to air at 1 p.m. ET on NCAA.com.
 
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