Vermont defeats UMBC 74-61

Published Jan. 1, 2023 5:21 p.m. ET

Associated Press

BALTIMORE (AP) — Dylan Penn had 19 points in Vermont's 74-61 win against UMBC on Sunday to open America East Conference play.

Penn added nine rebounds for the Catamounts (7-8). Matt Veretto scored 15 points while going 6 of 10 (3 for 6 from distance). Finn Sullivan shot 3 for 7, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.

Tra'Von Fagan finished with 13 points and nine rebounds for the Retrievers (9-6). Matteo Picarelli added 12 points for UMBC. Colton Lawrence also had 10 points.

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Both teams play on Thursday. Vermont hosts Bryant while UMBC hosts Albany (NY).

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