Vermont defeats Binghamton 60-59
Vermont Edges Binghamton in Thrilling Conference Showdown
In a dramatic turn of events, the University of Vermont men's basketball team came from behind to secure a 60-59 victory over visiting Binghamton at Patrick Gymnasium on Saturday.
The Catamounts trailed by as many as five points at halftime, but rallied behind a strong second-half effort to snatch the win. Vermont's comeback was fueled by a 15-point performance from junior forward Gus Yalden, who hit two crucial three-pointers in the final minutes of play.
Binghamton, meanwhile, had its chances, led by senior Jeremiah Quigley's 21 points and 10 rebounds. However, the Bearcats' offense sputtered down the stretch, shooting just 25.5% from the field in the second half.
Vermont's advantage on the glass also played a key role in the game's outcome. The Catamounts outrebounded Binghamton 29-27 in defensive rebounding and 8-5 in offensive rebounding, allowing them to control the pace of the game.
For Vermont, the win marks its first conference victory this season. The loss drops Binghamton to 2-3 in league play.
Game Statistics
Vermont:
* Field Goals: 21/48 (44.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 16/32 (50.0%)
* 3-Point FG: 5/16 (31.0%)
* Free Throws: 13/24 (54.0%)
* Rebounds: 37
* Assists: 8
* Turnovers: 8
Binghamton:
* Field Goals: 22/55 (40.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 16/35 (45.7%)
* 3-Point FG: 6/20 (30.0%)
* Free Throws: 9/14 (64.0%)
* Rebounds: 32
* Assists: 10
* Turnovers: 6
Context
The game was the latest installment in a conference rivalry between Vermont and Binghamton, with both teams competing for position in their respective league standings.