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University of Vermont Men’s Basketball Claims Victory Over Northeastern
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The University of Vermont men’s basketball team capitalized on a dominant first half to secure a hard-fought 68-64 victory over Northeastern University. The Catamounts established their lead early, finishing the first half 35-22, marking their second consecutive win and fifth overall this season.
Star of the game TJ Hurley spearheaded Vermont’s offensive efforts, scoring a team-high 23 points, notably securing 10 of the team’s first 12 points. Hurley demonstrated shooting prowess, going 6-for-14 from the field and sinking 3 of 6 three-point attempts. In addition to Hurley, Jace Roquemore contributed significantly with 13 points, ten of which came in the first half. Roquemore was efficient with limited attempts, hitting 4 of 5 shots, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.
Defensively, Illeri Ayo-Faleye made a crucial impact, leading the team in rebounding with seven boards and swatting away seven shots. He also added 10 points, marking him as another double-digit scorer for the Catamounts.
Looking ahead, the team is set to host Brown University in the final game of its homestand on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7 p.m., aiming to build on their recent success.
Fans can catch highlights of the game and key moments from this thrilling matchup. The Catamounts continue to demonstrate resilience and teamwork as they look to further enhance their season standings.
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