Vermont Overcomes Bryant 3-1 With Third-Quarter Surge at Moulton Winder Field
Vermont scored three goals in the third quarter to secure a 3-1 victory over Bryant in an America East field hockey match on Friday afternoon at Moulton Winder Field in Burlington, Vermont, uvmathletics.com reported. The win lifts Vermont to 11-4 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while Bryant drops to 7-8 overall and 0-4 against America East opponents.
The Catamounts carried the play early, pinning Bryant in its own end throughout the first half. Bryant goalkeeper Maud van Lierop posted five saves to keep the game scoreless at halftime. Vermont held a 15-4 edge in penalty corners and a 19-5 advantage in total shots by the final whistle.
How the Scoring Unfolded in Burlington
The deadlock broke just over five minutes into the third quarter. After Bryant successfully defended an initial penalty corner, Vermont shifted the ball outside, and Gabriella Santini handled a low drive in the circle to knock it home for a 1-0 lead. Gloria Allen and Veerle Nijhuis followed with goals off penalty corners, extending the margin to 3-0 before the quarter ended.
Bryant broke through in the fourth quarter when Funes scored her eighth goal of the season, assisted by Joss, who recorded her seventh assist of the year and the 10th of her career. van Leeuwen collected the first assist and point of her collegiate career on the play. Despite the late push, Vermont maintained its cushion as van Lierop finished the afternoon with nine saves for the Bulldogs.
Upcoming Matchup Against Dartmouth
Bryant closes out its weekend slate on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, traveling to Hanover, New Hampshire, to face Dartmouth College at 1:00 p.m. The Bulldogs look to face the Big Green, while Vermont prepares for the remainder of its America East schedule following a Senior Day celebration honoring eight program seniors.
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