BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont men's basketball hosts Saint Michael's for their final exhibition contest this season on Wednesday (Oct. 28) at Patrick Gym. The tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
 
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Vermont's exhibitions will not have video broadcasts available. Fans can listen to the game for free on the Vermont Sports Network, from Learfield on The Game, which will air on 97.1 FM in Burlington, 105.9 FM in Plattsburgh, and 960 AM around the rest of the region. The radio broadcast is also available via the Varsity Network App  with Brian McLaughlin and Bernie Cieplicki on the call.
 
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PROMOTION

The Windjammer Food Drive will be happening during tomorrow's game. Fans who donate a nonperishable food item can enter to win a gift card courtesy of The Windjammer. All donations will benefit the South Burlington Food Shelf.

VERMONT OUTLOOK

• Vermont is coming off a 77-61 win against Stonehill last Saturday. Gus Yalden had a team-high 23 points.
• The Vermont men's basketball program welcomes 11 newcomers and returns four athletes from last year's team.
• Vermont was selected as the league favorite in the 2026-27 America East Preseason Poll after finishing with a (22-12, 12-4 AE) record last season. The Catamounts received seven first-place votes and scored 62 points in the poll.
• Gus Yalden received a Preseason All-Conference honor after earning America East Newcomer of the Year and All-Conference First Team. The Appleton, Wisconsin native averaged 16.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and shot 50.7% from the field last season.
• UVM was 45^th in the country in scoring defense only allowing 68.5 points per game.

SCOUTING THE PURPLE KNIGHTS

• Saint Michael's is coming off a 19-14 season last year. They fell to Daemen in the NCAA East Reginal Championship semifinals this past season.
• The Purple Knights were ranked 4^th nationally in free throw percentage last year shooting 79.6%
• Saint Michael's returns junior guard Greg Kenney who appeared in all 33 games and averaged 10.8 points per game.
• This is the 160^th time Vermont has faced off against Saint Michael's. The Catamounts lead the series 104-55.
• Saint Michael's was picked to finish 1^st in the NE10 Preseason Poll.

 
Monday, November 2, 2026 - Catamounts on Tour:  Men's Basketball at Iona | Full Details & Registration
Join us on Monday, November 2 from 5-6:30pm at SmokeHouse Tailgate (587 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY) and then head over the men's basketball game at Iona College!

5-6:30pm
Light apps & Cash Bar
SmokeHouse Tailgate
587 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY  10801

Game Tickets are not included in event registration - as soon as Iona has single game tickets on sale, a link will be shared for a Vermont block of tickets.  If you have registered for the event, we will get an e-mail to you with that link in addition to updating registration information.
 
Vermont Federal Credit Union is the presenting sponsor of 2025-26 Vermont Men's Basketball Season
 
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