Vermont women’s basketball showcased its dominance against neighboring Dartmouth on Monday.
The Catamounts blew the game open in the second quarter with a 61-37 win. Vermont outscored the Big Green, 19-2, in the second quarter.
After not attempting a shot in the first quarter, the Catamounts’ leading scorer heated up. Anna Olson scored 10 points, sinking all five of her shot attempts to lead the way during the second-quarter fun.
The Catamounts started a six-game road trip as coach Alisa Kresge collected her 100th win with Vermont.
Catherine Gilwee continued to find her rhythm draining a pair of 3-pointers on the Catamounts’ first two possessions of the game. Those 3-pointers helped Vermont build an 8-0 lead immediately as the Catamounts never trailed.
While Dartmouth eventually cut Vermont’s lead down to 14-12 late in the first quarter, the Big Green could not keep pace in that second quarter.
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The Catamounts created havoc on the court forcing 11 first-half turnovers and did not waste those extra possessions. Vermont cashed in those turnovers into 13 points as the Catamounts led 35-14 at halftime.
Bella Vito recorded her best game of the season scoring 10 points, grabbing a team-high nine rebounds and dishing out six assists. Olson once again led the Catamounts in scoring, finishing the game with 16 points while shooting 8-of-9 from the field.
Up next, the Catamounts travel to Alaska for the Great Alaska Shootout tournament this weekend.
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This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Vermont women’s basketball coach Alisa Kresge earns 100th win
