FINAL SCORE: Vermont 75, Delaware 71
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Nick Fiorillo had a career-high 20 points and Shamir Bogues had 11 first half points to lead Vermont in a 75-71 win over Delaware Saturday afternoon in non-conference action from the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena.

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COACH'S QUOTE
"Gritty win," said Cioffi Men's Basketball Coach John Becker. "We need to cleanup some late game situational stuff, but we made our free throws to salt it away. Really proud of Nick tonight. Our captain had one of his best games as a Catamount. We are getting better as we continue to figure out our rotation. Onto tomorrow versus Fairfield."

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Bogues got things started for the Catamounts Saturday with four points, two steals and an assist to help UVM build an early 11-4 edge.
• The Blue Hens responded with an 11-0 run to gain their first lead of the game.
• Fiorillo nailed back-to-back three-pointers for Vermont to tie things at 17 apiece.
• Vermont would use its own 10-0 run with points from five different scorers to build a 37-31 edge late in the first half. The Catamounts stifling defense held Delaware scoreless for 4:15.
• The Catamounts took a three-point lead, 37-34 into the break.
• TJ Hurley and Bogues combined for another quick start for Vermont in the second half. A 9-2 run was keyed by a Bogues dunk and Hurley three-pointer that made it 46-36.
• Vermont was able to maintain it's edge right around 10 for the majority of the second half.
• Delaware made a run and cut it to a five-point lead with 3:31 to play. Ileri Ayo-Faleye answered with a three-pointer 21 seconds later to make it 66-58.
• Fiorillo canned his fourth triple of the game to make it an a 11-point edge with 2:24 to play.
• However, Cavan Reilly and the Blue Hens weren't done yet, they used a 10-0 run including seven points from Reilly to make it a one-point game with 25 seconds to play.
• Hurley made four straight free throws and TJ Long made two more to secure the Catamounts second straight win.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• This was the Catamounts' second game this season scoring 70 or more points.
• They outscored Delaware 6-0 on second chance points and the offensive rebounds were 9-2 in favor of the Catamounts.
• Vermont's 16 made free throws and 13 assists were both season-highs.
• The Catamounts are now 3-0 this season when shooting 33.3% or better from behind the arc.
• This afternoon was the second time in Nick Fiorillo's career where he has hit four three-pointers.
• With the win, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to Vermont Children's Trust Foundation as part of the Cats Wins, Community Wins Initiative.

UP NEXT
UVM will play Fairfield on Sunday, November 24 at 1 p.m. on ESPN+ in their final game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off. The radio broadcast is also available via the Varsity Network App with Brian McLaughlin on the call.
 
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