FINAL SCORE: UMass Lowell 62, Vermont 58
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Kharis Idom led the River Hawks in scoring for the tenth straight game with 17 points as the River Hawks withstood a 17-2 fourth quarter run from the Catamounts to secure the three-seed in the upcoming America East Playoffs presented by Hercules Tires with a 62-58 win. The Catamounts finish the conference slate at 6-10 in a tie for sixth place. Vermont will be the seven-seed in the playoffs by virtue of league tiebreaking procedures.
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
"Unfortunately, we didn't play a full 40 minutes on senior day," said Mayer Women's Basketball Head Coach Alisa Kresge. "Our comeback was too little, too late. We are moving on and getting ready for the America East quarterfinals. We've proven that if we are focused and locked in for 40 minutes, we have a chance."

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The River Hawks forced seven Vermont turnovers in the first quarter and built an 14-11 edge through the games initial ten minutes. Kharis Idom had seven points in the opening frame.
• In the second quarter the River Hawks went on a 13-0 run to seize control of what had been a back and forth affair. Tiahna Sears had five points in the UMass Lowell run. Hanna Crymble hit four free throws late in the half to cut UML lead to nine at the break.
• The River Hawks appeared to put the game out of reach with a 6-0 run to start the fourth quarter, building a game-high lead of 19 points with 8:26 left in regulation. As they have so often this season the Catamounts refused to give in and they responded with a huge run of their own. Crymble had six points, Delaney Richason with five as UVM stormed back on a 17-2 run of their own.
• In the final 2:30 the Catamounts cut the River Hawks lead to two, twice. But each time Bri Stiers converted to help UMass Lowell maintain their edge. With two seconds left, down by three, Richason had a good look from downtown that just missed.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Prior to the game Vermont honored Hanna Crymble on Senior Day presented by the UVM Alumni Association.
• Hanna Crymble finished America East play second in scoring (16.3 PPG), third in rebounding (8.3 RPG), and second in blocked shots with 22.
• Carly Whiteside set new career-highs with 24 minutes, five rebounds, and one steal.

WHO'S NEXT
As the seven-seed in the America East Playoffs presented by Hercules Tires the Catamounts will travel to face the two-seed Maine Black Bears in the quarterfinals Wednesday, March 4. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The game will be broadcast exclusively 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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