Yalden's 21 lead Vermont past NJIT 70-64

Published Feb. 21, 2026 11:38 p.m. ET

Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Gus Yalden had 21 points in Vermont's 70-64 win over NJIT on Saturday night.

Yalden went 10 of 15 from the field for the Catamounts (18-11, 10-4 America East Conference). Sean Blake scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. TJ Hurley had 13 points and shot 5 for 11, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc.

Sebastian Robinson finished with 16 points and two steals for the Highlanders (15-14, 10-4). NJIT also got 15 points and two steals from David Bolden. Melvyn Ebonkoli also had 14 points.

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