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Vermont (18-10, 12-2 AE) heads to Smithfield, R.I. for the final road game of the regular season on Saturday (Feb. 25) at Bryant (17-10, 8-6 AE). Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m. ET at Chace Athletic Center.Â
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BROADCAST INFORMATION
The matchup between the Catamounts and Bulldogs will broadcast live onÂ
ESPN+. International fans can watch the game live onÂ
AmericaEast.TV. Fans can listen to the game for free on the Vermont Sports Network, from Learfield 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 via theÂ
Varsity Network App with Brian McLaughlin on the call.
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RELATED LINKS
Watch:Â ESPN+ (US)Â |Â AE.TV (Int'l)
Listen Live on the Varsity Network AppÂ
Live Stats | Tickets
Game Notes:Â Vermont
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REGULAR SEASON CHAMPS
Vermont clinched its seventh-straight America East Regular Season Title on Wednesday night vs. Binghamton. UVM's streak of seven-straight titles is the second-longest active streak in the country behind Gonzaga (10). Vermont has posted a 98-12 (.891)Â record in conference play over the last seven seasons.
AMERICA EAST QUARTERFINAL TICKET INFO | Release
The Vermont men's basketball team will host an America East Quarterfinal game at Patrick Gym on Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m. As the top seed, the Catamounts will face the eighth-seeded team. America East will announce the official tournament bracket after the conclusion of the regular season on Tuesday, February 28. Read the
release for information on how to purchase tickets for the game.
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
Bryant currently sits in a three-way tie with New Hampshire and Binghamton for third place in the America East standings. The Bulldogs have suffered losses in two of their last three games, earning its win against NJIT (W, 79-78) on Wednesday night. Sherif Gross Bullock leads America East with 17.3 points per game on the season. The guard averages a league-best 18.5 points per game in conference play. Charles Pride (15.2 ppg), Antwan Walker (12.8 ppg), and Earl Timberlake (12.1 ppg) also average double figures in league play.
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INSIDE THE SERIES
Vermont and Bryant meet for the fourth time in series history on Saturday. The Catamounts have a 2-1 edge in the all-time series, and are 1-0 as league counterparts. Vermont defeated Bryant 74-64 on Jan. 5 at Patrick Gym.
John Becker earned his program-best 265th win against the Bulldogs.
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MAKING HISTORY
Robin Duncan will suit up in his 142nd game at Vermont on Saturday, setting the program record for most games played. Duncan tied Cam Ward (2014-2018) in Wednesday's victory over Binghamton.
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1K WATCH
Kam Gibson needs only three points to reach the 1000-point milestone.
Finn Sullivan crossed the 1000-point mark with a late free throw against Binghamton.
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W10 STREAK
UVM's 10-game winning streak is the fourth-longest active streak in the country, outscoring opponents by 15.0 points per game during that stretch. Vermont has recorded double-digit winning streaks in five of the last seven seasons.
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FINN DURING THE STREAK
Finn Sullivan has averaged 19.6 points per game during Vermont's nine-game winning streak, which leads America East during that stretch. Sullivan has led the Catamounts in scoring in eight of the 10 wins, and has reached the 20-point mark six times. The San Diego, Calif. native notched a career-high 29 points in Wednesday's victory over Binghamton.
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RALLY AGAINST CANCER PRESENTED BY MASCOMA BANK
Wednesday's game was the annual Rally Against Cancer Game, presented by Mascoma Bank. Please consider making a gift to support the important work of the UVM Cancer Center. Your support is critical to providing top-notch clinical care, and advancing cancer research right here in our community. Mascoma Bank bolsters its support and commitment by pledging to match up to $10,000 for the Rally Against Cancer game through the month of February.Â
Donate Here. If fans would like to learn more about how Mascoma Bank is partnering with UVM Athletics and the UVM Cancer Center, you can read a full press release about the partnershipÂ
here. The Catamounts wore special-edition lavender jerseys against the Bearcats, which are now available for bidding atÂ
UVMathletics.com/auctions. The auction closes on Mar. 1 at 7 p.m.
McGee Automotive Group is the presenting sponsor of Vermont men's basketball