FINAL SCORE: No. 2 UAlbany 17, No. 3 Vermont 8
STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Early offense fueled the Great Danes as second-seeded UAlbany (11-6, 7-2 AE) defeated third-seeded Vermont (6-6, 6-3 AE) 17-8 in the America East Semifinals on Thursday night at Kenneth P. Lavalle Stadium.
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COACH'S QUOTE
"Hats off to Albany for getting off to a fast start," said head coach
Sarah Dalton Graddock. "I am really proud of the fight our team displayed with never giving up and not going away. Unfortunately, we couldn't overcome those first 10 minutes and get the outcome we wanted. I have loved every single day being able to coach these 33 women. Their energy, work ethic, and resiliency is a testament to the love they have for one another. Our program took many positives away from this year and we have a lot to celebrate as we continue to work for a conference title. Huge thanks to our seniors for all they did throughout their 4-5 years with us."
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Great Danes went on the offensive early with eight straight goals in the opening 10:54. Kathryn Sancilio sparked the UAlbany attack 50 seconds into the game. Julia Imbo registered three of the Great Danes' opening goals.
- Vermont responded with a 4-3 run in the final 16:11 of the first half. Ava Vasile struck twice, with a free position goal and a woman-up goal. Taylor Mullen and Maris Large also got in on the scoring, but the Catamounts trailed 11-4 at the break.
- UVM pushed back in the second half, outshooting UAlbany 8-3 in the first 10 minutes of the frame. Mullen netted her second marker of the game during that run.
- Grace Giancola, Large, and Dani Paterno scored later on in the half to cut Vermont's deficit to seven. Paterno had the Catamounts final goal of the game with 7:10 remaining.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Vasile, Large, and Mullen led the Catamounts with two goals apiece. Large and Mullen had a team-high three points, with Vermont's two assists.
- Vasile also tallied a game-high nine shots, including five shots on goal.
- Carolyn Carrera, Camille Argentieri, and Vasile led UVM with three groundballs. Vasile also caused a team-high three turnovers.
- Sophie McLaughlin and Jackie Shipp combined for eight saves.
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