FINAL SCORE: Vermont 61, Binghamton 52 

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont (21-6, 10-2 AE) defeated Binghamton (17-7, 9-2 AE) on Thursday evening at Patrick Gym. Keira Hanson became the 27th Catamount to reach the 1,000 career points mark in UVM women's basketball history. 

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Box Score

COACH'S QUOTE

"I think this group stays level-headed," said Mayer Women's Basketball Head Coach Alisa Kresge. "They acknowledged what wasn't going well, how we played last time at home, they acknowledge what's going well, and they take it and run with it. They're just getting more confident in understanding where our areas are that we have to keep working on, and what areas we have to take advantage of. I'm really just proud of them for staying true to who they are and working hard every day, not getting too high and not getting too low."

HOW IT HAPPENED

• At the first media timeout, the Catamounts held a 7-5 lead, with Hanson accounting for all seven points on two close-range jumpers and a three-pointer.

• Following the timeout, the Catamounts used a 7-3 run to build momentum. Jadyn Weltz sliced through the defense for a driving layup, Hanson added a turnaround jumper in the paint, and Malia Lenz banked in a three-pointer to give the Catamounts a 14-8 advantage at the end of the first quarter.

• Binghamton answered with a 15-7 run spanning from the start of the second quarter to the 52-second mark before halftime. Bella Pucci paced the Bearcats with six points during the surge.

• The Catamounts closed the half on a 6-0 run. Jacklynn Hosier buried a three-pointer from the right wing, Haan made a free throw, and Weltz knocked down a midrange jumper to send the Catamounts into the break with a 27-23 lead.

• At the first timeout of the third quarter, the Catamounts were in the midst of a 7-3 offensive surge fueled by a Lenz layup, Haan's corner three-pointer, and a Priede layup. They extended their lead to 41-33 by the end of the quarter. 

• Early in the fourth, the Bearcats put together a 12-11 run, with Careltta Bennett scoring four points during the stretch.

• The Catamounts closed the game on a 9-7 run behind Haan, who connected on a three-pointer off a Weltz assist and converted two free throws to seal the victory.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Hanson led all Catamounts with 21 points and dished out one assist. She shot 8-of-16 (50.0%) from the field and went 2-of-5 (40.0%) from beyond the arc. 

• Haan was second on the team with 12 points, pulled down six rebounds, handed out three assists, and recorded three steals. 

• Weltz recorded 10 points and had a team-high four assists.  

• Lenz pulled in a team-high seven rebounds and scored seven points on the night. 

• Vermont went 22-of-51 (43.1%) from the field compared to Binghamton's 19-of-50 (38.0%) mark. The Catamounts also outshot the Bearcats from three-point range, going 8-of-21 (38.1%) from beyond the arc compared to Binghamton's 5-of-15 (33.3%). 

• With the win, the Catamounts have now had five straight 20-win seasons for the first time in program history.

• With today's Win, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to the Ronald McDonald House through the Cat's Win, Community Win's initiative. Vermont Mutual has donated over $6 Million Dollars since launching their Charitable Giving Fund in 2014.

UP NEXT

UVM travels to Smithfield, R.I., to face Bryant at the Chace Athletic Center on Saturday, Feb. 14. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. The game will air live on ESPN+. The radio broadcast will be available via the Varsity Network App with Ryan Zimmerman on the call.

Vermont Federal Credit Union is the presenting sponsor of Vermont Women's Basketball