Hartford women shut down UVM

Robinson's 2 goals lead Hawks to victory

October 3, 2008

The University of Hartford women’s soccer team picked up its first conference victory of the season on Thursday afternoon with a 2-0 win over the University of Vermont.

Hartford freshman Breeanna Robinson (East Hampstead, NH/Pinkerton Academy) scored both goals as the Hawks improved to 4-4-3 overall and 1-1 in the America East. Vermont dropped to 2-9 and 0-1 in the conference.

Robinson put the Hawks on the board in the 12th minute, scoring off the rebound of her own shot. She went one-on-one with Vermont goalkeeper Eliza Bradley (Charlotte, Vt.) and put her initial shot on goal. Bradley made the save but couldn’t keep the handle, and Robinson buried the loose ball into the back of the net.

The Hawks led 1-0 heading into the half, and Robinson added her second goal less than three minutes into the second stanza. Senior Kacey Busque (Manchester, CT/Manchester) chipped a pass into the box and Robinson one-touched it past the goalkeeper from 12 yards out.

“This game is indicative of how we have played all year - a tale of two halves,” said Vermont head coach Kwame Lloyd. “We dig ourselves a hole and then come out and play much better in the second half.”

Freshman Lauren Brodeur (Wilbraham, MA/Wilbraham and Monson Academy) made seven saves in goal to preserve the shutout, her fourth of the season. Hartford held a commanding advantage in shots (21-8) and corner kicks (6-1). Bradley finished with 10 saves for the Catamounts.

Hartford returns home to face UMBC Sunday at 2 p.m. The Catamounts are also back in action Saturday when they host Boston University at 1 p.m. at Centennial Field.

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