On February, 20, 2009, in response to the need for budget cuts, the University of Vermont athletic department chose to eliminate the varsity baseball and softball programs after the 2008-2009 academic year.
Each of the programs has been a loyal mainstay on baseball and softball scenes within the state, as well in department lore. Baseball was the first program started at the university and consistently has one of the highest amount of native Vermonters on its roster.
Madore Leads #13 Vermont to 4-0 Win Over St. Lawrence in Catamount Cup Championship Game
Written by VT Sports Network Article
Sunday, 04 January 2009
SHERATON/TD BANKNORTH CATAMOUNT CUP FINAL SCORE (CONSOLATION): Ferris State 3, Colgate 3 (Ferris State wins shootout 2-1) | Box Score FINAL SCORE (CHAMPIONSHIP): #13 Vermont 4, St. Lawrence 0 | Box Score VIDEO: Highlights (Burlington Free Press):
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Freshman Rob Madore (Venetia, Pa.) made 29 saves to record his first career shutout and sophomore Jack Downing (New Canaan, Conn.) scored two goals and had an assist to lead No. 13 Vermont to a 4-0 win over St. Lawrence in the championship game of the 13th Sheraton/TD Banknorth Catamount Cup at Gutterson Fieldhouse on Saturday night. Vermont improved to 11-4-2 (6-3-1 HEA) with the win and claimed its first Catamount Cup title since 2005. St. Lawrence dropped to 8-9-1 with the loss.
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