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Vermont hits the road for three of its next four America East matchups, starting with Hartford on Sunday (Feb. 14). The Valentine's Day tip-off is set for 2 p.m. at the Chase Family Arena.
 
Radio coverage begins 20 minutes prior to tip-off at 1:40 p.m. on WVMT 620-AM and SportsJuice.com with Jamie Scavotto calling the action. The game can also be viewed for free via AmericaEast.tv.
 
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ABOUT VERMONT
The Catamounts most recently split the season series with UMass Lowell on Monday night after falling in a heartbreaking 68-66 loss at Patrick Gym. Vermont (7-17, 2-9) has already increased its number of wins from 2014-15 and matched its conference win total from last season.
 
UVM has had a strong presence under the basket, as it ranks second in the league by collecting 26 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds each game.
 
Vermont paces the conference for the second-straight season in blocks. Tallying 120 swats through 24 games, the Catamounts rank 26th nationally in total blocks and 32nd (5.0) in blocks per game. Candice Wright, Gracia Hutson and Sydney Smith are all positioned in the top-5 in the league, blocking at least one shot each contest.
 
Rookie Hayley Robertson posted her first career double-double vs UML on Monday as she eclipsed the 20-point mark for the first time this season. Robertson also reached double-figure rebounding as she grabbed 10 boards.
 
As a team, Vermont has utilized the charity stripe to its advantage as it has shot perfect from the line twice this season, going 22-for-22 against UMass Lowell (Jan. 18) and 11-for-11 at Delaware (Dec. 22).
 
LAST TIME OUT VS. UMASS LOWELL | CatamounTV Highlights
Asia Mitchell-Owens answered a game-tying three from Hayley Robertson with a put-back from the foul line in the closing seconds, and UMass Lowell held on for a tight 68-66 victory at Patrick Gym on Monday night.
 
The Catamounts stormed back from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter and cut UMass Lowell's lead to three with under 30 seconds remaining. Robertson drifted to the right wing and drained a long three-pointer to tie the score at 66 apiece.
 
On their final possession, the River Hawks fed Kayla Gibbs in the post, but Lauren Handy blocked her attempt from beneath the basket. The ball caromed to the free throw line for Mitchell-Owens, who nailed a jump shot for the game-winning basket. Robertson hoisted up a triple from the top of the key to win the game but it was off the mark.
 
SCOUTING THE HAWKS
The Hartford Hawks (10-14, 6-5) host Vermont after taking down the Binghamton Bearcats on Thursday 41-39 in Vestal, New York. Hartford has claimed two of its last three matchups and owns a 6-5 record when playing on its home court at Chase Arena at the Reich Family Pavilion.
 
The Hawks are scoring 49.8 points per game, shooting at a clip of 34-percent from the field, and converting 69-percent from the charity stripe. Deanna Mayza paces the Hawks' offense putting up 11.7 ppg, while dishing out at least four helpers a contest.
 
La'Trice Hall has tallied 123 rebounds this season (5.1 rpg) as Hartford pulls down 31.8 rpg, compared to Vermont's 40 boards. On the season, Hall is averaging 6.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and a team-best 1.4 steals per game.
 
SERIES HISTORY
Saturday's game marks the 68th meeting between UVM and Hartford, as the Catamounts own a 35-32 edge in the all-time series. The last time out, Vermont fell to the Hawks at Patrick Gym 51-47 on Jan. 16.
 
In that matchup, Andreana Thomas set the tone for Vermont's offense by collecting a team-best 21 points and eclipsed the 20-point mark for the third time this season. Thomas grabbed four steals and pulled down seven rebounds. Courtney Wright doubled her rebounding average as she registered a game-high eight boards
 
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ALUMNAE DAY
Women's Basketball Alumnae are invited to join the current team and coaches as they take on UMBC at Patrick Gym on Saturday, February 20.
 
8-9 a.m. - Team Shootaround
9-1 a.m. - Team/Alumnae Meal
10-11 a.m. - Alumnae Game (dependent on pre-registered participant numbers)
1 p.m. - Vermont vs. UMBC – Alumnae will be recognized at halftime
 
For more information or to register, please contact our Victory Club Office at 802-656-0956 or Victory.Club@uvm.edu.  Online registration is also by clicking here.
 
WHO'S NEXT
The Catamounts travel to Vestal, New York for a rematch against Binghamton on Tuesday (Feb. 16). Tip-off against the Bearcats is scheduled for 7 p.m.
 
Radio coverage begins 20 minutes prior to tip-off at 6:40 p.m. on WVMT 620-AM and SportsJuice.com with Kevin Fitzgerald calling the action. All conference matchups can also be viewed for free via AmericaEast.tv.