Vermont Men’s Basketball Team Set to Face UMBC in Conference Clash at Patrick Gym
The Vermont Catamounts (11-9) (4-1 AE) will take on UMBC (10-10) (2-3 AE) on Saturday afternoon in a conference matchup at Patrick Gym. The game will tip off at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
In preparation for the game, Vermont is coming off a 68-64 victory against NJIT and currently sits third in the America East standings. Ileri Ayo-Faleye led the team with a career-high 27 points in the previous game, and TJ Hurley continues to be a standout player, averaging 14.9 points per game and ranking third in the country in free throw percentage.
On the defensive end, the Catamounts have been solid, allowing just 64.5 points per game and ranking as the 25th best scoring defense in the country. They also boast impressive statistics in blocks and defending the three-point line.
UMBC, on the other hand, is coming off a thrilling 92-87 overtime win against UAlbany and ranks fifth in the America East standings. Senior guard Bryce Johnson leads the Retrievers in scoring with an average of 17.6 points per game. UMBC has been strong on offense, ranking 30th nationally in scoring offense and 21st in three-point percentage.
The Catamounts hold a dominant lead in the all-time series against UMBC, with a record of 43-9. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ or listen on the Varsity Network App. Hurley’s impressive performances and Vermont’s strong defense make them a force to be reckoned with in this upcoming matchup.
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