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Vermont (6-3) will play its final road game of the calendar year at Cincinnati (5-2) on Tuesday night (Dec. 3) in the first ever meeting between the two programs. The opening tip is set for 7 p.m. at Fifth Third Arena. Tickets are available for purchase at GoBearcats.com.
 
TELEVISION & RADIO COVERAGE
The non-conference matchup will be nationally-televised on CBS Sports Network. CBS Sports Network is located on channel 221 for DirecTV viewers and channel 158 for Dish Network users. For local Xfinity subscribers, CBS Sports Network can be found on channel 175. Fans can also watch the game online at CBS Sports Network as an authenticated subscriber to the channel. The non-conference clash can be heard 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.  
 
RELATED LINKS
Cincinnati: Video | Live Stats | Audio | Tickets
Game Notes: Vermont | Cincinnati
 
WATCH PARTY
There are several Watch Parties throughout the Burlington area and around the country. The UVM Alumni House is hosting a watch party on campus. The event is free and open to the public and no RSVP is required. There are also Watch Parties setup through the Alumni Association in six other states, for more information click here.
 
REIGNING CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Tuesday night will feature two reigning conference Players of the Year – Anthony Lamb and Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland. The duo had very similar conference scoring averages last season. Lamb dropped 19.6 points per game on the America East while Cumberland posted 19.9 points per game against American Athletic Conference opponents.
 
BOUNCING BACK
UVM is coming off a loss at Yale, but the Green and Gold have avoided dropping back-to-back games in recent years. Vermont has not suffered two consecutive regular season losses since falling to Marquette (L, 91-81) on Dec. 5, 2017 and Northeastern (L, 71-67) four days later. Last year, UVM was 5-0 following a loss and 1-0 in similar circumstances this season.
 
CATS IN THE BUCKEYE STATE
Vermont will face an opponent from the Buckeye State for the 13th time in school history. From the 12 previous games, the Cats have four wins under their belt. UVM's last win over an Ohio foe was an 82-49 victory against Toledo in the Legends Classic on Nov. 29, 2009. Most notably, the Green and Gold also beat Ohio State 77-76 in Burlington on Dec. 3, 1977. The Buckeyes had three future NBA players on the roster, including the No. 4 overall pick Kelvin Ransey.
 
SCOUTING CINCINNATI
The Bearcats ride a bit of hot streak into Tuesday night after winning four out of their last five games. On the defensive glass, Cincinnati leads the American Athletic Conference and ranks No. 16 in the country with 30.4 defensive rebounds per game. Cumberland has produced 15.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in five games played to lead the Bearcats. He has netted at least 20 points twice in his last three games. Chris Vogt has added a 13.1 scoring average to Cincinnati's offense. The 7-1 center has drained 71.2% of his field goal attempts, the fifth-highest mark in Division I. Tre Scott has averaged close to a double-double with 8.9 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Scott's rebounding average sits at No. 30 in the nation.
 
CATS VS. JOHN BRANNEN | CatamounTV Highlights
The Catamounts will take on a John Brannen-coached team for the second time in three years. UVM knocked off Northern Kentucky in the 66-64 in the inaugural Islands of the Bahamas Showcase Championship Game after Trae Bell-Haynes sank a teardrop in the final seconds. Lamb registered a double-double in the win with 26 points and 14 boards.
 
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