FINAL SCORE: Vermont 58, Binghamton 57 OT
VESTAL, NY. – Josie Larkins hit a three-pointer with 14.4 seconds left in regulation to send Vermont to its first overtime action of the season Saturday afternoon. In the overtime session Candice Wright hit two free throws with seven seconds left to give the Catamounts their second conference win of the week 58-57 over Binghamton at Dr. Bai Lee Court at the Events Center. With the win Vermont improved to 3-3 in conference play while Binghamton fell to 2-3.
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
"Wow that was fun," said head coach Alisa Kresge. "I'm very proud of the way we executed on both ends of the floor down the stretch. Great to see us hit big shots and make big free throws."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The first half was closely contested between the two teams with neither team leading by more than four. Vermont continued to thrive on balanced scoring with six players helping them build a 21-18 advantage. Courtney Wright was the Catamounts leading scorer in the half with five points.
• The Bearcats took the lead with back-to-back three pointers late in the third quarter from Kai Moon and Karlee Krchnavi. Moon was a perfect five-for-five from downtown on the afternoon. Moon added two free throws late in the third to give Binghamton a 35-33 edge on 12 points from Moon heading to the fourth quarter.
• With 1:36 left in regulation Olivia Ramil hit a layup to give the Bearcats a game-high six-point edge. With 20.1 seconds left Rose Caverly calmly stepped up and hit two free throws to make it a two-point game. Vermont immediately fouled Kai Moon, she hit just one of two giving the Catamounts a chance.
• With 18.7 seconds left the Catamounts called a timeout to advance the ball. Hanna Crymble inbounded the ball to Candice Wright and then set a quick screen for Josie Larkins who stepped up and nailed her third three-pointer of the night to tie things up at 52.
• Candice Wright smothered Carly Boland as she tried to get a game-winning shot off in regulation forcing overtime for the first time for both clubs this season.
• The Catamounts scored all six of their overtime points from the free throw line to hold a 58-57 lead with 8.3 seconds left. Krchnavi missed a three-pointer and a put back opportunity in the dying seconds as Vermont held on for the win.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• UVM was a perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line Saturday, including 10 made free throws in the fourth quarter and overtime.
• Hanna Crymble's 21 points this afternoon were the most by a Catamount since she had 22 points against Yale on December 8.

WHO'S NEXT
Vermont stays on the road this week as they travel to face UMBC on Wednesday, January 23. Tipoff is set for 11 a.m. as a part of UMBC's Midday Madness. The game will be broadcast 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 AM-620 WVMT with Maura Sheridan on the call.
 
SAVE THE DATE – RALLY AGAINST CANCER JANUARY 26
Save the date for our annual Rally Against Cancer game, presented by Inspired Closets, next Saturday when your Catamounts host Stony Brook at 2 p.m. Vermont will be wearing special edition lavender jerseys this year, the color the represents the fight against all cancers. Jerseys will be auctioned off following the game, with proceeds going to the UVM Cancer Center. Fans who donate $5 or more to the UVM Cancer Center at the door will receive a free ticket to the game.
 
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