Vermont Women's Soccer Defeated UMBC
The Vermont women's soccer team secured a 3-1 victory against UMBC in Burlington on Friday.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Soccer
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The University of Vermont women's soccer team earned their third consecutive win by defeating the University of Maryland Baltimore County 3-1. During the match, Aubrey Bough, Eleni Stowell, and Della Weir all recorded goals for the Catamounts.
Why it matters
This victory continues a strong run of form for Vermont as the team builds momentum for the remainder of the season. The win marks a significant result for the squad as they prepare to face future opponents.
Vermont tallied three goals in the victory, while Eleni Stowell extended her performance to four goals scored across her last four matches. The team has now secured three consecutive wins as they continue their current campaign.
The players
University of Vermont
This public research university in Burlington is home to the Catamounts athletic programs.
University of Maryland Baltimore County
This is a public research university that competes in the America East Conference.
Aubrey Bough
She is a senior player on the Vermont soccer team who contributed a goal and an assist in the match.
Eleni Stowell
She is a member of the Vermont soccer team who has scored four goals in her last four appearances.
Della Weir
She is a soccer player for the University of Vermont who scored one of the team's goals against UMBC.
The details
Aubrey Bough opened the scoring for Vermont off an Emma Warren pass, while Della Weir secured the third goal following an assist from Bough. Seven seniors, including Bough, were honored in a ceremony held after the match concluded.
Timeline
September 20, 2026: Vermont defeated UMBC 3-1.
September 25, 2026: Vermont will play the University of Connecticut.
Season Trajectory
This win reinforces Vermont's standing in the conference as the team seeks to build on its history of reaching the America East tournament in each of the last three seasons. Maintaining this momentum will be vital for the squad's postseason positioning.
With three consecutive wins, Vermont is trending toward a higher seed in the upcoming America East tournament. The high-scoring output from Bough, Stowell, and Weir provides consistent offensive production for the rotation as the team prepares for their next game.
The takeaway
Consistent offensive contributions from key seniors and younger talents alike have driven Vermont's current win streak. Fans looking to track the team's progress should focus on their ability to maintain this scoring pace against upcoming out-of-conference opponents.
What happens next
Vermont is scheduled to compete against the University of Connecticut on September 25, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local matches, check out the Soccer section.
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