Caulton’s Hat Trick Lifts UNH Women’s Soccer to 4-3 Win Over Vermont

Sunday, October 25

Durham, N.H.

2 PM

University of New Hampshire

5-8-2, 2-5-0

Vermont

4-5-7, 2-1-4

Team	1	2	Final F
Vermont	1	2	3
New Hampshire	3	1	4

Highlights

Greta Caulton

Photo by: Kallie Gagne

10/25/2026 5:43:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Caulton posts first career game winner

DURHAM, N.H. – Senior forward Greta Caulton (Amherst, N.H.) scored three goals as the University of New Hampshire women's soccer team defeated Vermont, 4-3, on Saturday afternoon in America East action at Wildcat Stadium.

Caulton recorded her first career game-winning goal and now leads the Wildcats with five goals and 13 points this season.

Sophomore forward Alyssa Gimmel (North Ridgeville, Ohio) added her second goal of the season, while senior goalkeeper Sonja Zeepvat (Mendham, N.J.) made three saves to earn the victory.

The Wildcats improved to 5-8-2 overall and 2-5-0 in America East play, while the Catamounts fell to 4-5-7 overall and 2-1-4 in conference action.

UP NEXT:

The Wildcats conclude the 2026 season against UAlbany on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.

Score: New Hampshire 4, Vermont 3
Records: UNH (5-8-2, 2-5-0 America East); UVM (4-5-7, 2-1-4 America East)
Location: Durham, N.H. (Wildcat Stadium)
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Attendance: 229

BOXSCORE | HIGHLIGHTS

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Vermont opened the scoring in the 14th minute (13:27) on a goal by Madeline Gardner. Caulton answered in the 20th minute (19:33), finishing a loose ball from six yards out to tie the match at 1-1.

Greta Caulton Equalizes for the Wildcats! Watch ESPN+: https://t.co/J7ciHURkhA #BeTheRoar https://t.co/WiMsPfwQeE
— UNH Women's Soccer (@UNHWSOC) October 25, 2026

Caulton struck again less than three minutes later, blasting a shot from 16 yards out into the right side of the net in the 23rd minute (22:40) to give UNH a 2-1 lead. Junior forward Ava VanBuskirk (Marlborough, Mass.) and senior forward Natalie Zibinskas (Kensington, N.H.) earned assists on the goal.

Greta does it again and puts the Wildcats ahead! Watch ESPN+: https://t.co/J7ciHURkhA #BeTheRoar https://t.co/l8aj8NJfhP
— UNH Women's Soccer (@UNHWSOC) October 25, 2026

The Wildcats extended their advantage to 3-1 in the 31st minute (30:58) when Gimmel lofted a shot over the goalkeeper from 10 yards out. Junior forward Madison Donati (Pacifica, Calif.) and sophomore forward Riley Mitza (Tyngsborough, Mass.) were credited with assists.

Alyssa Gimmel keeps the Wildcats on fire! Watch ESPN+: https://t.co/J7ciHURkhA #BeTheRoar https://t.co/Ch5FdftYTB
— UNH Women's Soccer (@UNHWSOC) October 25, 2026

Caulton completed her hat trick in the 48th minute (47:18) when a clearing attempt by a Vermont defender deflected off her and into the net, pushing the UNH lead to 4-1.

GRETA WITH THE HATTRICK!!! Watch ESPN+: https://t.co/J7ciHURkhA #BeTheRoar https://t.co/CDqmim8CMK
— UNH Women's Soccer (@UNHWSOC) October 25, 2026

Vermont rallied with goals from Aubrey Bough (53:25) and Della Weir (78:47) to cut the deficit to one, but the Wildcats held on for the 4-3 victory.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

UVM held a 16-12 advantage in total shots.
The Wildcats posted nine shots on goal, while the Catamounts tallied six.
UVM took five corner kicks and UNH attempted two.
Zeepvat recorded three saves, while Sophia King tallied five.

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