BURLINGTON, VT – The Dutchwomen fell 7-0 this evening to the University of Vermont's consistent offensive efforts.
The Catamounts offense came out strong early on, and would remain steady throughout the game. Union's defense was able to hold them off in the first period, despite several scoring opportunities. It wouldn't be until just under three minutes left to go in the first period, when UVM's Eve-Audrey Picard scored on a power play goal. Vermont would try to strike again but a
Kate Spooner save right at the buzzer would send the Dutchwomen into the second period at a 1-0 deficit.
Vermont put the pedal to the floor in the second period, as they would score four times in a 14-minute span. Picard would have herself two of the four, along with Alyssa Gorecki and Ali O'Leary who would score one goal apiece.
Picard would score her fourth goal on the night, four minutes into the third period. Vermont's Kristina Shanahan would also score in the sixth minute.
Inside the Box Score:
- The Dutchwomen won the majority of face offs this evening, 23-18.
- Jess Haviland went 6-9 on face offs and Katie Laughlin was 7-13.
- The Catamounts out-shot the Dutchwomen 40-10.
- All three goaltenders appeared in net for the Dutchwomen this evening. Coco Francis had 11 saves in almost 14 minutes of work with no goals allowed.
Next Up:
The Dutchwomen take on UConn this weekend to conclude their five-game road span. Game one will take Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. with a 3 p.m. match up the following day.
