Vermont Catamounts @ Maine Black Bears
Hurley's 24 lead Vermont past Maine 65-61
ORONO, Maine -- — TJ Hurley's 24 points helped Vermont defeat Maine 65-61 on Saturday.
Hurley shot 7 for 13 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Catamounts (15-11, 8-3 America East Conference). Ileri Ayo-Faleye added 12 points while going 4 of 7 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line while he also had three blocks. Sam Alamutu shot 4 of 8 from the field to finish with nine points.
Kellen Tynes led the way for the Black Bears (16-10, 8-3) with 19 points and four assists. Quion Burns added 16 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks for Maine. Jaden Clayton also had seven points and five assists.
Both teams play again on Thursday. Vermont hosts Bryant and Maine travels to play Albany (NY).
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Game Information
Orono, ME
Referee:Matt Lavigne
Referee:William Flowers Jr.
Referee:Josh Burton
2025-26 Standings
| America East ConferenceAmerica East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 14-2 | - | 24-9 |
| Vermont | 12-4 | 2 | 22-12 |
| NJIT | 10-6 | 4 | 16-17 |
| UMass Lowell | 9-7 | 5 | 15-18 |
| UAlbany | 7-9 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Maine | 6-10 | 8 | 8-24 |
| New Hampshire | 5-11 | 9 | 9-21 |
| Bryant | 5-11 | 9 | 9-22 |
| Binghamton | 4-12 | 10 | 8-23 |
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