WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross men's soccer team was defeated, 5-1, by Vermont in the team's final non-conference game of the season. Max Krause netted the Crusaders' lone goal.
 
The Catamounts opened the scoring in the 29^th minute to take a 1-0 lead. In under three minutes, Vermont extended their lead to 4-0 as the Catamounts rattled off three goals (39:22, 41:59, 43:02).
 
Nick Conklu played in goal for Holy Cross in the first half and made one save. Holy Cross was outshot, 10-1, in the opening half.
 
Vermont capped off its scoring with a goal in the 50^th minute to hold a 5-0 lead.
 
The Crusaders found more of their offensive stride as they outshot the Catamounts, 7-4, in the second half. Bobby Hurstak played the final 45 minutes and made one save for Holy Cross. Max Krause recorded his fifth of the season in the 81^st minute on a free kick from the left side of the 18-yard box.
 
Koolman on the Game:
"I think tonight was an unnecessary defeat. On our part, we were a little naïve and we played a mature opponent. We needed to continue to play with pride and belief and that's what the next two games are left for."
 
Notes & Numbers

• Vermont outshot Holy Cross, 14-8.
• The Crusaders held the shot advantage (7-4) and corner advantage (4-3) in the second half.
• All three of Vermont's saves came in the second half.

 
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The Crusaders will honor their four graduating seniors on Nov. 2 at 1:05 p.m. when they take on Lehigh at Linda Johnson Smith Stadium.