FINAL SCORE: Vermont 3, Lehigh 2
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Max Murray's sixth career game-winning goal in the 63rd minute lifted Vermont (2-1-2) in a 3-2 win over Lehigh (1-4-1) Tuesday night from the Ulrich Sports Complex. Yaniv Bazini played a key role for the Catamounts with a goal, assist and a last second goal line save to preserve Vermont's second road win of the season.

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COACH'S QUOTE
"Great to win on the road again," said Head Coach Rob Dow. "Several young players had big roles today and earned a lot of experience: Bultman, Zellefrow, Tsang etc. Lots to learn from but excited to get back at home on Saturday."

HOW IT HAPPENED

• In the 12th minute Bazini opened the scoring for the Catamounts. Ryan Zellefrow fought off two Lehigh defenders as he entered the 18-yard box and fed a cross to Bazini who tapped it home for his third goal of the season.
• Just six minutes later Bazini helped setup another Vermont tally. Sydney Wathuta played another ball in the box to Bazini. Lehigh's Blake Koski made an initial save on Bazini but he quickly poked the ball back to Andrew Millar who pounded home his first goal of the season.
• Early in the second half the Mountain Hawks cut the lead in half after earning a penalty kick in the 51st minute. On the PK Vermont's Lou Liedtka dove to his left but Lehigh's Perry Kingson shot to his right for his first goal of the year.
• The Catamounts reestablished their two-goal advantage off a corner kick in the 63rd minute. Wathuta delivered the corner kick to the near post and Murray headed home the eventual winner above two Lehigh defenders.
• In the 76th minute the Mountain Hawks scored their first goal of the season from open play. In transition Yusef Gueye found the back of the net with a shot just inside the post.
• Lehigh was awarded a corner kick with just 16 seconds left. The cross came to Lehigh's Sam Davis who headed it right on goal, but Bazini was there for the goal line clearance to secure the win. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Lou Liedtka made save fives for the Catamounts Tuesday night. It was the third time this season he has made five or more saves in a contest.
• Since 2021 the Catamounts are 17-0-0 when scoring three or more goals.
• Yaniv Bazini leads Vermont in scoring with three goals and two assists for eight points this season. Dating back to last season Bazini has seven goals in his last nine games.

UP NEXT
Vermont begins a four-game home stand on Saturday, September 14 as they host Fairfield at 6 p.m. from Virtue Field. Saturday is Military Appreciation Night presented by Milton CAT, all active and retired military members can receive a complimentary ticket to this game upon arrival with a valid form of military ID. Josh Pallotta Fund will be onsite and tabling inside the entrance to Virtue Field. Saturday's matchup with the Stags will be broadcast live on ESPN+ with Brian McLaughlin on the call.
 
MEN'S SOCCER BSN NIKE STORE OPEN UNTIL 9/16
University of Vermont Athletics and the University Licensing Department are proud to announce a partnership with Nike and BSN Sports to make sport-specific gear available to our fans at the start of the 2023-24 season! As online stores, access to the sport-specific sites is open 24/7 from today through Monday, Sept. 16. All varsity programs will receive a portion of sales to benefit their specific programs enhancement fund. This provides the unique opportunity for the perfect balance between supporting UVM athletics and purchasing quality athletic apparel. Visit the men's soccer sport-specific store to view and purchase their gear!

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