FINAL SCORE: Vermont 58, UMBC 50
BURLINGTON, Vt.  – Hanna Crymble had 18 points including two first half three-pointers as the Catamounts used a strong first quarter to defeat UMBC 58-50 Wednesday afternoon in UVM's annual Catamount Classroom Game presented by VSAC at Patrick Gym. With the win the Catamounts improved to 7-7 in conference play. The seven conference wins are the most for Vermont since the 2009-10 campaign.
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
"Today was a lot of fun, the atmosphere was electric," said head coach Alisa Kresge. "Our big start from behind the arc and our great defensive effort really got us going today. We have to continue to learn how to finish games with that same intensity and effort. A big thank you to all the school kids who helped us get this win!"
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Vermont started the game 4-for-4 from downtown, including two made three-pointers from Candice Wright. The Catamounts held UMBC to one made field goal in the opening frame and carried a 19-4 lead into the second quarter.
• Hanna Crymble had five points in the second quarter as the Catamounts continued their strong play. Sarah Wells hit a three-pointer with 5:05 remaining to give UVM a 27-8 lead and force a UMBC timeout. The Catamounts carried a 32-12 lead into the break, their largest halftime advantage in a league game this season.
• In the third quarter UMBC's Te'Yjah Oliver fueled the Retrievers comeback attempt. She scored 11 of UMBC's 17 points in the third frame, including a trio of three-pointers. UMBC cut the Catamounts advantage to 14 and UVM held a 43-29 edge heading into the final ten minutes.
• UMBC scored a game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter but wasn't able to cut the UVM edge under eight.

INSIDE THE GAME

• In the first half Vermont collected nine offensive rebounds and had nine assists on 12 made field goals.
• The Catamounts scored 16 points off UMBC's turnovers, Vermont forced 13 on the day.
• Vermont led the game Wednesday for 39:14.
• Wednesday's attendance of 1,605 is the most for a home game this season. Students from 14 local schools attended the game.
• 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 36 wins and $3,600.

WHO'S NEXT
Vermont hosts its final regular season home game on Saturday, February 23 at 2 p.m. as they face Binghamton in a crucial league matchup. Saturday is Senior Day presented by the UVM Alumni Association. In a pregame ceremony UVM will honor its four seniors – Cassidy Derda, Lauren Handy, Candice Wright and Courtney Wright.
 
The game and senior day ceremony will be broadcast on ESPN3. Fans can watch the matchup on ESPN3 and the watchESPN app by logging in with their television provider. Fans can also listen to the contest on AM-620 WVMT with Maura Sheridan on the call.
 
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