Vermont defeats New Hampshire 61-80

Vermont Edges New Hampshire Behind Strong Shooting and Balanced Effort

The Vermont Catamounts (AWAY) secured a 19-point victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats (HOME) at Lundholm Gymnasium, handing UNH its first home defeat of the season.

In a back-and-forth contest that saw both teams struggling to find their footing, the Cats' more precise shooting and balanced attack ultimately proved too much for the hosts to handle. Vermont's superior 3-point shooting was a key differentiator, as they connected on 38% of their attempts compared to New Hampshire's 41%.

Halftime led to a seesaw battle in which neither side could gain a decisive advantage, with Vermont trailing only by two points at intermission. The second half saw the Cats pull away behind strong performances from several contributors.

Vermont's leading scorer was not a single player but rather a collective effort across the roster, as each player contributed to the team's 80-point total. However, standout freshman [insert name] had an impressive game with [X points, X rebounds, and X assists].

In contrast, New Hampshire struggled to find its rhythm, shooting just 42% from the field and committing 14 turnovers in the process.

The Catamounts' superior rebounding margin of +8 was also a telling statistic, as they secured 32 boards while allowing UNH just 28. This disparity allowed Vermont to dictate the pace of the game and control the tempo.

Vermont's victory marked its second win over an unranked opponent this season, demonstrating the team's growing depth and resilience in the face of adversity.

The Wildcats will look to bounce back from this loss when they host another conference foe next week.