FINAL SCORE: Vermont 73, Binghamton 65
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Gus Yalden recorded a team-high 18 points on Thursday night as Vermont (16-10, 8-3 AE) defeated Binghamton (5-21, 1-10 AE) 73-65 from Dr. Bai Lee Court
 
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• Gus Yalden got a paint bucket to go, but Binghamton held an 8-6 lead at the first media timeout of the game.
• Noah Barnett and TJ Hurley delivered consecutive dunks, giving Vermont an 18-14 lead with 11 minutes left in the first half.
• Binghamton responded with a 6-1 run over the next four minutes and led 20-19 at the 8-minute media timeout.
• Lucas Mari and Sean Blake each made three-pointers, helping Vermont regain a 29-24 lead with 2:46 remaining.
• Vermont led 35-32 at halftime, with Gus Yalden and Lucas Mari each contributing a team-high 8 points.
• The Catamounts led 43-41 at the 16-minute media timeout following another dunk by Noah Barnett.
• Vermont narrowly held a 49-48 lead with 11:27 remaining in the second half.
• TJ Hurley made a three-pointer from the right wing, but Vermont trailed 58-56 with 7:24 left.
• TJ Long scored consecutive baskets to give Vermont a 66-62 lead at the final media timeout.
• Gus Yalden and TJ Long converted free throws to secure the win over the Bearcats.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Gus Yalden led the team in three categories, recording 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.
• TJ Hurley (13), Sean Blake (11), and Noah Barnett (10) were the other Catamounts to reach double figures.
• Sean Blake recorded a team-high three steals.
• The Catamounts outshot the BearcaThe Catamounts shot 54.7 percent from the field, compared to 46.2 percent for the Bearcats. 33 to 25.
• 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
The Catamounts will head back home for a matchup against Bryant on Saturday (Feb. 14) from Patrick Gym. Tip-off is slated for 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Saturday's game is the Catamount Couples Game presented by Claussen's with gifts from Lake Champlain Chocolates. Fans can enjoy a ticket special to sign up to have roses & chocolate delivered to their partner right at their seat, courtesy of Claussen's and Lake Champlain Chocolates. The radio broadcast will available via the Varsity Network App with Brian McLaughlin on the call
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