BURLINGTON, Vt. – Sophomore
Jill Brody's goal in the 89th-minute lifted Vermont (1-0, 0-0 AE) over Merrimack (0-2, 0-0 NEC) to a season-opening 4-3 win on Sunday afternoon at Virtue Field.
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COACH'S QUOTE
"We're proud of the team's offensive efforts to put four goals away and come out on top," said head coach
Kristi Huizenga. "We were able to utilize several players, which was huge in the heat today. We look forward to hitting the road against Siena and Dartmouth next."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Catamounts offense clicked almost instantly with Ella Bankert netting the first goal of the 2021 campaign in the 2nd minute. Cricket Basa was credited with the assist on the UVM marker. Bankert found Basa later on in the opening half as the captains connected for another goal in the 22nd minute.
- Merrimack's Hallie Shiers answered with goals in the 32nd and 46th minutes to tie the game up at 2-2.
- Brody scored the first of her two goals in the 58th minute, converting on a rebound and firing the ball into the top left corner. Vermont held a 3-2 lead until Molly Murnane erased the Warriors deficit in the 67th minute.
- In the 89th minute, Alyssa Oviedo found Brody in the 18-yard box, where she fired a kick into the lower left corner to seal the Catamounts' victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Vermont owned a 21-19 shot advantage and directed 12 shots on goal. The Catamounts tallied 13 shots in the opening half.
- Bankert, Brody, and Basa registered four shots apiece, with Bankert and Basa each firing three shots on goal.
- Lydia Kessel recorded 10 saves in net for Vermont.
- When the Cats Win, the Community Wins. With each Catamount win, Vermont Mutual Insurance donates $100 to the Vermont Foodbank. For 2020 they donated $15,000 to Spectrum Youth and Family Services. A special thank you to Vermont Mutual Insurance for their support. Vermont Mutual Insurance, protecting Vermonters since 1828.
WHO'S NEXT
The Catamounts return to action on Thursday (August 22) for a non-conference matchup at Siena. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. at Siena Field.
