Maine 62, at Vermont 67

BURLINGTON, Vt. (Interstat) — In a game defined by grit over grace, the Vermont Catamounts held off a persistent and pesky Maine Black Bears squad for a 67-62 victory in America East Conference men’s basketball action Thursday night at a packed Roy L. Patrick Gymnasium. The contest was a stark contrast in styles and execution. Vermont, improving to 11-7 overall, leveraged superior size and shot-making, while Maine, now 3-15, relied on near-flawless ball security and relentless defense to stay within striking distance until the final seconds. The Catamounts shot 49% from the floor and used a 9-2 advantage in blocked… Read more...