Burlington – UMBC ran into some hot goalkeeping early and defending America East champion Vermont went on to defeat the Retrievers, 12-3, at Virtue Field.

UMBC (2-5, 0-2 America East) dropped its third consecutive game, all on the road, while Vermont won its third straight home game and improved to 5-6, 2-0.

The Retrievers outshot Vermont, 15-7, in the first 15 minutes, but UVM goalkeeper Ryan Cornell made seven saves without allowing a score. UMBC ended up outshooting the hosts, 34-29, but did get on the board until the middle of the fourth quarter. Vermont had built a 10-0 lead at the point when graduate student Brett Baucia scored with 8:23 remaining

Freshmen Jordan Galloway and Kevin Doughty scored additional fourth quarter goals for UMBC.

Sophomore Face off specialist Zach Dudley controlled 9-of-17 face offs for the Retrievers.

UMBC faces its first America East test at Retriever Soccer Park when UAlbany visits on Saturday, April 9 at noon.