FINAL SCORE: Vermont 94, Saint Anselm 72
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Graduate student Ben Shungu was perfect from the field to lead the Catamounts to a 94-72 victory over Saint Anselm on Saturday at Patrick Gym. Shungu posted a team-high 19 points as Vermont concluded its exhibition slate.
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
"It was a good team win today against a really good Saint Anselm team," said Cioffi Men's Basketball Head Coach John Becker. "It was a special day for me and my family to compete against my nephew Matt – who we're really proud of – in his first college game. Late in the first half, we started to find our footing and got off to a great start in the second half. Benny and Ryan imposed their will, which was also good to see."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Catamounts and Hawks exchanged buckets in the early minutes of the game. Ryan Davis and Matt Becker got the offense started for both teams, who were knotted up at 11-11 in the opening eight minutes.
• Vermont distanced itself from Saint Anselm as the first half progressed. Nick Fiorillo drilled a pair from deep and Davis added four points in the midst of a 15-4 run for the Catamounts. UVM's lead stretched to as big as 14 points with 2:49 left in the opening frame. Vermont took a 48-37 lead into the locker room.
• The Catamounts opened up the second half with a 15-2 run in the first four minutes to stretch the lead to 24 points. Shungu cashed two layups and a three-pointer to lead Vermont. Isaiah Powell added seven points in early second-half run.
• UVM captured its largest lead of the game after a basket by Justin Mazzulla that put Vermont up 80-51 with 9:01 remaining. Eric Beckett tallied six points in the final minutes for the Catamounts.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• UVM shot 62.3% (38-of-61) from the field and cashed in 14 three pointers to shoot 56.0% from long range.
• Shungu was 8-for-8 from the field and 3-for-3 from deep. The South Burlington native also dished out a game-high six assists.
• Davis converted 7-of-10 attempts from the floor for 17 points in 16 minutes of action. The senior was 2-for-2 from beyond the arc.
• Aaron Deloney also registered double figures with 12 points on the afternoon. The UVM guard shot 5-for-8 on the day and drilled a pair of three pointers.
• With today's win, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to Vermont Foodbank as part of the Cats Win, Community Wins initiative. Vermont Mutual has committed to donating $15,000 to Vermont Foodbank for the 2021 season. A special thank you to Vermont Mutual Insurance for their support. Vermont Mutual Insurance, protecting Vermonters since 1828.

UP NEXT
The Catamounts open up regular season play on Thursday (Nov. 11) when they visit Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. The opening tip is slated for 6 p.m. at the McLeod Center. The mid-major matchup will broadcast live on ESPN+. Fans can also listen live on the Vermont Sports Network, from Learfield IMG College on The Game, which will air on 97.1 FM in Burlington, 105.9 FM in Plattsburgh, and 960 AM around the rest of the region. The radio broadcast is also available online at Catamounts All-Access with Brian McLaughlin on the call.  
 
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