Vermont Catamounts Edge UMass Lowell in Thrilling 66-64 Victory

BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Vermont Catamounts secured a narrow 66-64 victory over the UMass-Lowell River Hawks on Thursday night, fueled by a strong performance from Gus Yalden and a game-winning tip-in by Noah Barnett.

Game Highlights

The game remained tightly contested throughout, with both teams trading leads. With under 15 seconds remaining, TJ Hurley drove to the basket for Vermont but missed the layup. Barnett capitalized on the opportunity, tipping in the rebound with 10.4 seconds left to give the Catamounts the lead and ultimately the win.

Key Performances

Gus Yalden led the Catamounts with 21 points and 12 rebounds, recording a double-double. TJ Hurley contributed 19 points, shooting 6-for-15 from the field and 4-for-5 from the free-throw line. Noah Barnett added 7 points and 5 rebounds, including the crucial game-winning basket.

For the River Hawks, Austin Green led the scoring with 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Angel Montas added 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. Xavier Spencer also chipped in with 15 points and 6 rebounds.

Team Standings

With the win, the Vermont Catamounts improve to 19-11 overall and 11-4 in the America East Conference. The UMass-Lowell River Hawks fall to 13-16 overall and 8-6 in conference play.

Looking Ahead

The Catamounts will gaze to continue their momentum in their next game, while the River Hawks will aim to bounce back from this close defeat.

Source: AP News