CHARLESTON, S.C. – The University of Vermont women's soccer team (2-2-2) trailed 1-0 in the 53^rd minute against The Citadel, but the match was declared a no contest when play was suspended due to lightning and did not resume within the allotted time outlined by the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Soccer rules.
 
Prior to the delay, The Citadel took a 1-0 lead off a Vermont own goal in the 2^nd minute. In the 53^rd minute, the match was paused due to lightning.
 
The match will not be resumed or completed.
 
With the no-contest call, no team result is determined, and all statistics are voided.
 
NCAA DIVISION I MEN'S & WOMEN'S SOCCER RULE BOOK – Inclement Weather Policy
7.7.3 If the conditions leading to a suspended game persist and the game is not resumed, the game shall be considered "no contest" if it has not progressed to 70 minutes. A "no contest" does not count, and all normal statistics are nullified except for violent behavior II, fighting and assault on referee red cards, which are subject to associated penalties in Rule 12.
  
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The Catamounts will head back home to host Northeastern on Thursday (Sep. 11). Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
 
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