FINAL SCORE: Vermont 60, UMBC 58
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Hanna Crymble had 24 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks leading UVM to a 60-58 win over UMBC Saturday afternoon in the Catamounts annual Rally Against Cancer Game presented by Inspired Closets. With the win UVM improved to 1-2 in conference this season while the Retrievers fell to 0-4.
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
"Great to get our first conference win under our belt," said Head Coach Alisa Kresge. "I am proud of our fight and staying composed down the stretch. Our crowd was awesome. We had a wonderful turnout for a great cause and being our sixth man!"

HOW IT HAPPENED

• UMBC opened up an early 10-5 edge behind six points from Janee'a Summers. The Catmounts responded with a 9-0 run behind six points from Hanna Crymble and a Sarah Wells three-pointer. Abby Settelmeyer hit a jumper in the dying seconds of the quarter to give UVM an 18-12 edge after ten minutes.
• In the second quarter Emma Utterback took over for Vermont. She scored the first eight points of the frame for the Catamounts. UVM closed the half on an 8-0 run to take a 28-18 lead into the break.
• The Retrievers defense stepped up in the second half. After Josie Larkins hit two three-pointers in the early going they closed the third quarter on a 15-0 run to take a 43-41 lead into the final frame.
• The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair. The two teams were tied six different times as the game went down the stretch. Delaney Richason gave the Catamounts a four-point edge with 2:16 remaining. The Retrievers were able to cut that in half in the final seconds of regulation.
• Down two after a missed UVM free throw UMBC advanced the ball with 11.2 seconds remaining looking to tie or take the lead. Utterback was all over Te'yJah Oliver and forced her into a pass that went directly to Richason who dribbled out the game, securing the Catamounts first America East win of the season. 

GAME WORN JERSEY AUCTION
The team's game worn lavender jerseys will be auctioned off until Thursday, January 16, the auction can be found at uvmathletics.com/auctions. Bidding will start at $125 and proceeds will go to the UVM Cancer Center. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• In its last five wins Vermont has outscored its opponents 101-54 in the first quarter.
• Hanna Crymble matched a career-high with four blocks. Sarah Wells set a new career-high with three blocks. Wells also matched a career-high with nine rebounds. The Catamounts nine blocks as a team were their most against a Division I team this season.
• With the victory, the Cats Win, Community Wins campaign and Vermont Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to Make-A-Wish Vermont, bringing the 2020 total to five wins totaling $500. A special thank you to Vermont Mutual Insurance for their support. Vermont Mutual Insurance, protecting Vermonters since 1828.

WHO'S NEXT
The Catamounts are home again Wednesday night (January 15) as they welcome Binghamton to Patrick Gym. Please note tipoff will be at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Fans can also listen to the contest on WVMT AM 620/96.3 FM with Maura Sheridan on the call.
 
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