The Vermont men’s basketball team is set to face UMass Lowell in a title game rematch on Thursday evening. Vermont is coming off a 60-40 win against New Hampshire, with TJ Hurley leading the team in scoring. Hurley is averaging 14.6 points per game and ranks third in the country in free throw percentage. Vermont also has a strong defense, allowing only 64.1 points per game.
UMass Lowell, on the other hand, is 12-4 on the year and ranks third nationally in field goal percentage. They are led by Max Brooks, who averages 15.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.69 blocks per game. UMass Lowell was picked to finish second in the America East Preseason Poll.
This will be the 25th matchup between Vermont and UMass Lowell, with Vermont winning their last five games against the River Hawks. The two teams have also faced off in the America East Championship for the past two seasons. The game will tip off at 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Fans can also listen to the game on the Vermont Sports Network.
The presenting sponsor of Vermont men’s basketball is McGee Automotive Family.
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