Vermont defeats Siena 83-69
Siena Falls Short at Vermont, 83-69
The Vermont Catamounts (Home) controlled the tempo from start to finish, ultimately emerging victorious over visiting Siena College 83-69 on Friday night at Patrick Gymnasium.
Vermont's balanced attack led the charge, as senior forward Gus Yalden poured in a game-high 29 points on 3-6 three-point shooting. The Catamounts' defense also held their own, with Sean Blake contributing eight rebounds and three assists off the bench.
The home team took an early 41-27 lead into halftime, setting the tone for the rest of the contest. While Siena fought back in the second half, Vermont's superior depth proved too much to overcome. The largest margin of the night came when the Catamounts pushed their advantage to a whopping 23 points.
Siena struggled to find its footing on offense, with Gavin Doty leading the way with 18 points and eleven rebounds. Justice Shoats chipped in with five assists and twelve points, but it wasn't enough to keep his team within striking distance.
The advanced statistics paint a clear picture of Vermont's dominance: they shot 53.0% from the field, including 69.7% efficiency on two-point attempts, while Siena managed just 39.0%. The Catamounts also outrebounded their opponents by ten, demonstrating their strength in both rebounding and defending.
The non-conference matchup between these two Division I teams served as a stark contrast to the Vermont's recent string of conference victories. This win marks an important step forward for the Catamounts, who look poised to make a deep run in the America East tournament.
For Siena, this setback will serve as a reminder that the road ahead is filled with tough tests. As they prepare for their next matchup, the Saints will need to regroup and refocus if they hope to regain their footing in the competitive world of college basketball.
Game Statistics
Vermont (Home)
- Field Goals: 30/57 (53.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 23/33 (69.7%)
- 3-Point FG: 7/24 (29.0%)
- Free Throws: 16/20 (80.0%)
- Rebounds: 36
- Assists: 12
- Turnovers: 8
- Steals: 6
- Blocks: 5
- Total Fouls: 16
Siena (Away)
- Field Goals: 26/67 (39.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 20/46 (43.5%)
- 3-Point FG: 6/21 (29.0%)
- Free Throws: 11/13 (85.0%)
- Rebounds: 35
- Assists: 11
- Turnovers: 9
- Steals: 2
- Blocks: 3
- Total Fouls: 17