Vermont Men’s Basketball to Face NJIT in Conference Clash
The Vermont Men’s Basketball team will continue their homestand with a matchup against NJIT on Thursday night at Patrick Gym. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on ESPN+. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free slice of pizza, and there will be a chance to participate in a full court putt for $5,000 courtesy of Portland Glass.
Vermont is coming off a 72-64 win against Binghamton, with TJ Hurley leading the team with a career-high 26 points. Hurley averages 14.9 points per game and has had six 20+ point games this season. The Catamounts also rank 58th in blocks per game, with Ileri Ayo-Faleye ranked 33rd in the country for blocks per game.
NJIT, on the other hand, is 4-15 on the year and coming off a win against New Hampshire. They rank 31st nationally in three-point defense, with sophomore guard Tariq Francis leading the team in scoring and ranking first in the America East.
The Catamounts lead the all-time series against NJIT and were picked to finish 8th in the America East Preseason Poll. The game promises to be an exciting matchup between the two teams. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ or listen on the Varsity Network App.
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