VESTAL, N.Y. (Interstat) — Gus Yalden scored 18 points to lead Vermont to a 73-65 victory over Binghamton in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at the Events Center.

The Catamounts led 35-32 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Sean Blake added 11 points for Vermont, which improved to 16-10 overall.

Jeremiah Quigley paced the Bearcats with 14 points and seven assists. Jackson Benigni scored 15 points for Binghamton, which fell to 5-21.

An announced crowd of 1,641 watched the game. Vermont shot better than 50% from the field while holding Binghamton under 42% shooting.