BOSTON – The Catamounts (0-1-0) fell to Boston University (1-0-0) 1-0 on Thursday night at Nickerson Field. Despite a second half push Vermont could not overcome the first half goal scored by the Terriers.
 
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Box Score | Box Score (.pdf)
 
COACH'S QUOTE
"Losing on a PK is always tough but this was an exciting game with lots of opportunities," said Head Coach Kristi Huizenga. " Both goalkeepers played outstanding and the quality of soccer tonight was also very good from both teams. We are looking forward to playing back at home on Sunday!"
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Catamounts pressed Boston University early forcing back-to-back corners in the 19th minute, but Terriers' goalkeeper Celia Braun kept the second attempt out with a diving save.
• Giulianna Gianino struck first for the Terriers on a penalty kick in the 35th minute to give Boston University a 1-0 lead.
• A minute later the Terriers had a breakaway down the left hand side with Samantha Aronson, but Kylee Carafoli made a leaping save to push the ball over the net and keep the game at 1-0.
• Vermont almost tied the contest in the 52nd minute with a breakaway from Jill Brody, but again Braun denied the shot.
• In the 59th minute the Catamounts had a free kick that bounced around the box for their best chance of the night with Kate Bossert sending a shot toward the right post, but a diving Braun made the save to keep Vermont off the scoresheet.
• Vermont, maintaining a good portion of the possession in the second half, continued to press and with Lauren DeGroot making a through run in the 75th minute it looked like the Catamounts could tie it, but Braun came up with the save for the Terriers.
• The Catamounts had a chance with a Jill Brody corner in the 90th minute but it was headed away by a Boston University defender.

 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Carafoli played all 90 minutes for the Catamounts registering six saves.
• Bossert recorded two shots on goal to lead Vermont.
• Lauren DeGroot came off the bench for Vermont and consistently made runs behind the Terriers back line leading to one shot on goal and a great breakaway chance in the 75th minute.

 
UP NEXT
The Catamounts will host Merrimack in their home opener on Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m. ET. For Sunday's contest all kids 12 and younger wearing their favorite jersey will receive free admission. Tickets can be purchased through UVM Athletics Ticket Central. The game will also be broadcast live on ESPN+.