The #2 Vermont Catamounts will face off against the #7 New Hampshire Wildcats in the opening round of the 2025 Jersey Mike’s America East Playoffs at Patrick Gym on Saturday, March 8th at 3 pm. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and the Vermont Sports Network. Vermont is coming off a nine-game winning streak and is ranked 15th in the country for scoring defense, allowing only 64.3 points per game.
Leading the way for Vermont is TJ Hurley, who averages 16.1 points per game and recently secured a career-high six threes against UAlbany. Hurley was named to the All-Conference First Team along with Shamir Bogues, while Ileri Ayo-Faleye and Nick Fiorillo earned third team honors. Vermont has beaten New Hampshire twice this year by an average of 20 points and leads the all-time series 116-49.
New Hampshire, led by junior guard Sam Pissis, is coming off a loss against Bryant and has freshman forward Khali Badru named to the All-Rookie Team. Vermont is 8-0 all-time against New Hampshire in the America East Playoffs. This matchup promises to be an intense battle between two conference rivals with a spot in the next round of playoffs on the line. The presenting sponsor of Vermont men’s basketball is McGee Automotive Family.
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