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Vermont Catamounts vs UMBC Retrievers Recap - Vermont Wins 79-69
Vermont earned a 79-69 victory over UMBC on Saturday, getting 23 points from TJ Hurley at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
Sam Alamutu had 12 points for Vermont and Ileri Ayo-Faleye chipped in with 11 points. Sean Blake had 6 assists for them, while Sam Alamutu was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
UMBC got 21 points from Marcus Banks Jr. in a losing cause and another 16 points from Marlon Short. Ace Valentine contributed 5 assists for them, while Josh Odunowo had 10 rebounds.
Vermont led at halftime, 41-40.
Vermont had a 38-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.