FINAL SCORE: Vermont 67, Maine 62
BURLNGTON, Vt. – TJ Hurley scored a team-high 18 points on Thursday evening as Vermont (11-7, 3-0 AE) defeated Maine (3-16, 1-3 AE) 67-62 from Patrick Gymnasium.
 
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• Vermont and Maine exchanged baskets out of the gate, with Ben Johnson knocking down two threes in the first six minutes of play.
• Sean Blake was able to make two straight paint finishes, but the Black Bears took control after the media timeout, getting out to a 19-16 lead with 10:17 remaining in the first half.
• Maine steadied their lead in the next few minutes of play as it held a 21-18 lead with 7:36 remaining in the half.
• Vermont still trailed 27-24 at the last media timeout of the half, even after Gus Yalden hit a right-wing three.
• Vermont grabbed a 32-30 halftime lead after Ben Johnson drained a baseline mid-range jumper.
• Maine came out strong in the second half, going on an 11-3 run to the 15:30 mark, and Vermont trailed 41-35.
• The Black Bears extended their lead further, leaving Vermont trailing 49-40 at the 12-minute media timeout.
• The Catamounts came storming back, going on a 13-1 run in the next four minutes of play, thanks to threes from David Simon, Ben Johnson, and TJ Hurley. Vermont led 53-50 with 7:53 remaining.
• By the last media timeout, Vermont led 57-52 after Ben Michaels slammed home a putback dunk.
• In the final three minutes, the Catamounts held their lead. Sean Blake secured the win by knocking down four free throws.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• TJ Hurley recorded a team-high 18 points on 8-14 shooting from the field.
• Sean Blake (17) and Ben Johnson (14) were the only other Catamounts in double figures.
• Sean Blake recorded a team-high six assists.
• Gus Yalden contributed a team-leading 11 rebounds, which marks a career high.
• The Catamounts shot 49% from the field, outperforming the Black Bears, who shot 35.8%.
• UVM topped Maine on the boards, outrebounding them 37-29.
• Vermont dominated inside, scoring 30 points in the paint to Maine's 24.

• With today's Win, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to The Ronald McDonald House through the Cat's Win, Community Win's initiative. Vermont Mutual has donated over $6 Million Dollars since launching their Charitable Giving Fund in 2014.

 
UP NEXT
Following the win over Maine, the Catamounts will head on the road for a three-game road trip. The Catamounts will first face off against UAlbany on Monday (Jan. 19) from Patrick Gymnasium. Tip-off is slated for 1 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPNU. The radio broadcast will available via the Varsity Network App with Brian McLaughlin on the call.
 
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