WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - The University at Albany didn't start out the game, playing like the No. 2 seed.

Vermont looked good early, jumping out to a 18-12 lead.

The Great Danes have bounced back though, behind the play junior Lindsay Lowrie, who has 14 points and Julie Forster, who added five points and eight rebounds.

The Catamounts were led by Niki Taylor, who had 14 points in the first half.