Vermont Women’s Lacrosse Opens Season with Thrilling Overtime Victory
In the season opener for Vermont Women’s Lacrosse, the Catamounts secured a thrilling 11-10 victory over Jacksonville. Sophomore Lydia Doraz and freshman Caitlin Haggerty both scored hat-tricks in a game that was decided in double overtime by Haggerty’s game-winning goal.
Doraz opened the scoring just 37 seconds into the game, but Jacksonville responded to tie it up. The game was back and forth, with Vermont showing resilience throughout. Meghan O’Connor and Lindsay Lefebvre also made important contributions with multiple goals each. Goalkeeper Anna Rosenberger recorded eight saves to help secure the win.
The Catamounts were able to capitalize on turnovers and solid clears to maintain control of the game. Doraz’s hat-trick, along with Haggerty’s crucial goals, proved to be the difference in a hard-fought contest.
The victory sets the tone for Vermont’s season as they prepare to face Le Moyne in their next game. Head coach Sarah Dalton Graddock praised her team’s resilience and determination in securing the win, setting a strong foundation for the upcoming matches.
Fans can catch all the action as Vermont takes on Le Moyne on Saturday, with the game set to broadcast live on NEC Front Row. With an exciting season opener under their belt, the Catamounts will look to carry their momentum into the next game and continue their winning ways.
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