FINAL SCORE: Vermont 62, Boston University 47
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Anthony Lamb recorded his second double-double of the season as Vermont (3-0) defeated Boston University (1-2) in its home opener on Wednesday night. The senior forward notched a game-high 15 points and pulled down a career-high 16 rebounds. 
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
"It was a good win tonight and great to be on our home floor," said Cioffi Men's Basketball Head Coach John Becker. "The crowd definitely gave us a lot of energy especially in the first half when we had a nice little spurt offensively. I thought Aaron Deloney gave us a nice little boost off the bench, especially in that first half. Defensively, I thought we were really good and that has helped us win these first three games."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Catamounts jumped out to an 18-7 lead in the first nine minutes of the game. Lamb produced an early six points to pace Vermont early, then Deloney ignited the offense with two quick points and two assists off the bench. 
• Boston University rallied back from the early deficit with a 9-2 run on a pair of treys from Walter Whyte and Andrew Petcash. Petcash added another triple minutes later to knot the game up at 20-20. The former America East foes exchanged baskets for the rest of the half until Deloney drained a buzzer-beating corner three for a 30-27 lead at the break.
• Vermont distanced itself with a 20-6 run in a 12-minute span to start the second half. The Green & Gold's lead grew to as large as 15 points when Duncan Demuth drilled a three-pointer.
• The Terriers applied pressure late in the waning minutes of the game, but the Catamounts outscored its former league counterpart 14-12 to finish the game. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Lamb shot 6-of-14 from the floor and made 3-of-5 trips at the line. The senior also dished out three assists and recorded a block. 
• Deloney registered his first double-figure game as a Catamount with 10 points.
• Robin Duncan was a perfect 3-for-3 from the field to match Deloney with 10 points. He also distributed three assists and logged two steals. 
• UVM shot 55.0% from the floor in the second half on 11-of-20 shooting.
• The home opener was Military Appreciation Night presented by Milton CAT. The Catamounts were special edition jerseys that will be up for auction starting Thursday (Nov. 14) at 12 p.m. until Monday (Nov. 18) at 12 p.m. Place your bid at UVMathletics.com/Auctions. 
• With the victory, the Cats Win, Community Wins campaign and Vermont Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to Make-A-Wish Vermont, bringing this year's total to 96 wins and $9,600. A special thank you to Vermont Mutual Insurance for their support. Vermont Mutual Insurance, protecting Vermonters since 1828.

UP NEXT
Vermont begins the Hall of Fame Tip-Off with a visit to St. John's on Saturday (Nov. 16). The opening tip is slated for 4 p.m. at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York. Fans can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster.com. UVM's non-conference matchup will be broadcasted on FS2. FS2 is located on DirecTV channel 618 and Dish Network channel 149. The game will also be streamed on Fox Sports Go by logging in with your local television provider. Xfinity customers can catch the game on channel 177 (SD) and 1209 (HD). For more cable listings, contact your local cable provider. Fans can also listen live on the Vermont Sports Network, from Learfield IMG College, on 101.3 The Game or online at Catamounts All-Access with Jake Marsh on the call.
 
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