FINAL SCORE: Vermont 85, CCSU 48

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont (8–3, 0–0 AE) captured its third win on the road against Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) (0–8, 0–0 NEC). Three Catamounts scored 13 points in the road victory. 

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COACH'S QUOTE

"Today, I thought our team played really well together," said Mayer Women's Basketball Coach Alisa Kresge. "We shot the ball efficiently, shared it, and consistently found high-percentage looks. Defensively, we rebounded strong, communicated, and kept pressure on them for four quarters. It was a balanced, all-around effort from everyone. Six games in 15 days was not an easy stretch. Rest and practice will be good for us as we have tough road games ahead."

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Vermont opened the game on an 8–0 run before CCSU called the first timeout. Senior Nikola Priede started the scoring with a fadeaway jumper, then assisted senior Keira Hanson on a three-pointer that forced the early break.

• Sophomore Savanna Creal added a layup off a Priede assist with 19 seconds left in the first quarter, giving the Catamounts a 30–7 lead heading into the second.

• Vermont extended its lead to 24 points with 4:34 remaining in the second quarter as senior Jadyn Weltz and Priede connected on a pick-and-roll, followed by a breakaway layup from junior Malia Lenz and another finish inside from Priede.

• First-year Lia Hanson knocked down a short jumper at the 1:30 mark of the first half, pushing the Catamounts' lead to 25.

• Weltz fought through contact for a layup and converted the three-point play, then hit a three-pointer on the next possession.

•  Lenz added a triple moments later, stretching Vermont's lead to 30 with 6:08 to play in the third quarter.

• The Catamounts hit back-to-back threes from first-year Jacklynn Hosier and Keira Hanson, followed by a Keira Hanson layup that extended the lead to 35 and prompted a media timeout at the 6:33 mark of the fourth.

• After the break, Lia Hanson drove for a layup to make it a 77–41 Vermont advantage with 3:59 remaining.

• Sophomores Devon Yarde and Piper Risdon closed the scoring for Vermont. Yarde recorded her first field goal of the season on a breakaway layup to push the lead to 34 with 59 seconds remaining, and Risdon followed with a three-pointer to make it 85–48.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Priede, Weltz, and Keira Hanson each finished with 13 points.

• Sophomore Emma Haan earned her first collegiate start. She grabbed nine rebounds and knocked down two three-pointers.

• Priede added six rebounds and a team-high five assists to her 13-point performance.

• Vermont shot 51.7% from the field, going 31-for-60.

• The Catamounts also held the edge from three-point range, shooting 36.7% compared to CCSU's 25.0%.

UP NEXT

Vermont continues road play against Sacred Heart on Sunday, Dec. 14, at William H Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN+, and the radio broadcast will be available via the Varsity Network App with Ryan Zimmerman on the call.
 

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