The University of Vermont’s field hockey team secured a historic win against UMass Lowell in the quarterfinals of the America East tournament with a 2-0 victory. Sophia Lefranc’s two goals were crucial in leading the Catamounts to success. Head coach Kate Pfeifer expressed pride in her team’s performance and their determination to win. This victory marks the program’s first-ever playoff win.
The game saw Lefranc scoring in the 28th and 37th minutes, with assists from Meg Weyer and Sophia Drees. Merle Vaandrager’s stellar performance in goal ensured the shutout. With this win, the Catamounts are gearing up to face top-seed UAlbany in the semifinals.
The upcoming match against UAlbany will be the second meeting between the two teams in a week, with UAlbany emerging victorious in their previous encounter. Vermont will look to avenge their earlier loss and advance further in the tournament. Vaandrager, with five shutouts this season, has the opportunity to tie the record for most shutouts in a season.
Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ as the Catamounts aim to continue their postseason journey. For more updates on the Vermont Field Hockey program, fans can follow @UVMfieldhky on social media and visit UVMathletics.com.
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