How University of Vermont lacrosse teams fared April 15

The University of Vermont men's lacrosse team celebrate during a 13-12 win against Bryant on April 15, 2023 at Virtue Field.
The University of Vermont men's lacrosse team celebrate during a 13-12 win against Bryant on April 15, 2023 at Virtue Field.

How the University of Vermont men's and women's lacrosse teams fared on April 15.

Women’s lacrosse

Rutgers 15, Vermont 7

R: Cassidy Spilis 3G. Marin Hartshorn 5A. Sophia Cardello 7 saves, Caleigh Forti 6 savces.

V: Erin Kloostra 2G. McKenzie Ballard 2G. Sophie McLaughlin 9 saves.

Note: Rutgers used a six-goal third quarter to topple the Catamounts (5-7) in the nonconference matchup.

Men’s lacrosse

Vermont 13, Bryant 12

V: Tristan Whitaker 5G. David Closterman 1G, 3A. Brock Haley 1G, 2A. James Basile 2G. Carson Boyle 2G. Ezra Zabukovic 1G. Derek Marsilio 1G. Matt Shaffer 11 saves.

B: Kevin Groeninger 4G, 3A. Aidan Goltz 3G. Jack Lonsinger 2G. Teagan Alexander 9 saves.

Note: Zabukovic's goal with 53 seconds to play gave visiting Vermont a 13-11 edge. Led by freshman Whitaker's career-high goal total, the Catamounts improve to 7-4 overall and 5-0 in America East, to take a one-game lead over Bryant atop league standings. The two-time defending conference champion Catamounts also clinched their spot in the 2023 league tournament.

This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: How University of Vermont lacrosse teams fared April 15