FINAL SCORE: Vermont 70, Brown 59
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Everett Duncan had a team-high 20 points on six three-pointers as Vermont defeated Brown 72-59 in an exhibition game on Saturday night at Patrick Gym. Before the game, UVM honored T.J. Sorrentine '05 and Taylor Coppenrath '05 with a jersey retirement ceremony.
 
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Postgame Press Conference: T.J. Sorrentine | Taylor Coppenrath

COACH'S QUOTE
"I thought our guys played hard for the most part but may have looked a little nervous at times," said Cioffi Men's Basketball Head Coach John Becker. "I thought we got some good contributions from guys who haven't play much in the past. Isaiah Powell played really well for us and Bailey Patella gave us a spark off the bench. Plus, I think Stef Smith has really grown and his consistency will be really important for us. Everett was also really good for us tonight."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Vermont jumped out to a 20-11 lead through the first 10 minutes of the game. Newcomer Daniel Giddens put up four points to get the Catamounts rolling while Everett Duncan hit three triples.
• The Catamounts closed out the opening half with a 15-6 run in the final seven minutes, powered by 10 points from Ryan Davis. The sophomore forward shot 6-of-8 from the field during the stretch as the Cats took a 38-22 lead into the locker room.
• The Bears clawed back with a 20-9 run at the midway point of the second half to trim the deficit back to single digits. Brandon Anderson fueled the run with eight points, including a pair of triples, but the Green and Gold held a 50-42 advantage with 10 minutes left to play. 
• UVM and Brown exchanged buckets to close out the game as the Catamounts outscored the Bears 18-17 in the final 9:38.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Everett Duncan finished his 20-point outing on 7-of-9 shooting including 6-of-8 from long distance. 
• Davis tallied 17 points and pulled down four rebounds. 
• Smith and Powell also registered double figures for the Catamounts. Smith scored 12 points and Powell added 11 points as the duo combined for 14 boards to match a team-high by Giddens.
• Proceeds from the game benefited the Vermont Disaster Recovery Fund (VDRF). 
• With the victory, the Cats Win, Community Wins campaign and Vermont Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to Make-A-Wish Vermont; bringing this year's total to 85 wins and $8,500. 

UP NEXT
Vermont will host crosstown foe St. Michael's next Sunday (Nov. 3) at 4 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at UVMathletics.com/Tickets or at the Patrick Gym Box Office on gameday. Free live video will be available at AmericaEast.TV. Fans can listen live on the Vermont Sports Network, from Learfield IMG College, on 101.3 The Game or online at Catamounts All-Access with Jake Marsh on the call.
 
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