BOSTON – The UVM men's basketball team has swept this week's America East weekly awards. Junior forward Anthony Lamb was named Player of the Week for the fifth time this season and Robin Duncan was tabbed as the Rookie of the Week. The league made the announcement on Monday.
 
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Lamb averaged a near double-double with 16.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game in a 2-0 week for the Cats. He shot 60.0% (12-for-20) from the floor and denied three shots. The Rochester, New York native matched Duncan with a team-high 11 points in a 73-49 rout at Maine last Wednesday. He followed up with his third double-double of the season on a game-high 21 points and 12 rebounds in an 81-62 win over Hartford on Saturday.
 
Duncan collects his first career weekly honor. He posted 10.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists per game and shot 57.0% (4-of-7) in the two conference outings. The freshman was also nearly perfect at the charity stripe after hitting 12-of-13 attempts. He scored 11 points, pulled down five boards, and dished out five assists against the Black Bears, then capped off the week with 10 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in the victory over the Hawks.
 
The Catamounts stand at 13-4 for the first time since 2004-05 and are off to a 3-0 start in conference play for the third straight season. The Green and Gold have won four straight games and 10 of their last 11 overall.
 
Vermont returns to action at twin state rival New Hampshire on Wednesday (Jan. 16). The opening tip is set for 7 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets at UNHWildcats.com. All of the action can be seen on ESPN+. Fans can access ESPN+ with a seven-day free trial, followed by a subscription fee of $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year, with the ability to cancel at any time. Fans can also listen to the contest on 101.3 The ­­­Game and 1013TheGame.com with Jake Marsh on the call.

RALLY AGAINST CANCER GAME
Save the date for our annual Rally Against Cancer game, presented by Inspired Closets, on Saturday (Jan. 19). Vermont will host Binghamton with a 7 p.m. opening tip. The Catamounts will be wearing special edition lavender jerseys this year - the color that represents the fight against all cancers. Jerseys will be auctioned off following the game and the proceeds will benefit the UVM Cancer Center.

National Life Group is the presenting sponsor of the 2018-19 Vermont men's basketball season