The Vermont Catamounts delivered a commanding 85-61 victory over UMass-Lowell on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to six games in the America East Conference. TJ Hurley led the charge with 20 points, including five three-pointers, as Vermont (17-11, 10-3) solidified its position as a conference title contender.
Hurley’s sharpshooting performance (6-13 FG, 5-8 from deep) was complemented by Shamir Bogues’ 18 points and three steals. Sam Alamutu added 14 points with remarkable 87% field goal accuracy.
When our shooters get hot like this, we become unstoppable,said Vermont’s head coach postgame.
Key factors in the Catamounts’ victory:
- 45% team three-point accuracy
- +12 rebound margin
- 15 points off turnovers
UMass-Lowell (16-12, 5-8) saw strong efforts from Quinton Mincey (20 points, 7 rebounds) and Martin Somerville (11 points, 4 steals), but couldn’t contain Vermont’s offensive explosion. The River Hawks have now dropped three consecutive conference matchups.
With this win, Vermont moves into second place in the America East standings, positioning themselves for a crucial final stretch before the conference tournament. Their relentless defense has held opponents under 65 points in four straight games – a trend that could prove decisive in postseason play.