Boston U. and Vermont Pick Up Wins, One Game Set for Tomorrow

Boston U. and Vermont Pick Up Wins, One Game Set for Tomorrow

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The start of conference play brings with it a new season of America East basketball on TV. The league's 20-game schedule kicks off this weekend and features 14 regular-season contests, the semifinals of the America East Men's & Women's Championship and women's title game. Fans will have several options for viewing again this season.

New Hampshire and Boston University face off on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Case Gym in the season debut. Eric Frede (play-by-play) and Frank Sullivan (analyst) begin their fourth season together as the broadcast team. Those in New England can watch on Comcast SportsNet. Others outside the region can catch the game free of charge at AmericaEast.com. All season long, games will also be available to ESPN Full Court subscribers and on ESPN3.com (blackout restrictions apply). Click here for the full slate of America East televised games. 


Recent Results

Tuesday, January 4

Vermont 55, At Stony Brook 49- Box Score

  • Vermont (10-3, 1-0 America East) used a stifling defensive performance to limit Stony Brook (6-7, 1-1 America East) to only 32.7 percent shooting from the field in its 55-49 victory.
  • Senior forward Evan Fjeld led the Catamounts with a team-high 17 points and six boards. Freshman forward Brian Voelkel added 11 points and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds for the double-double.
  • The Seawolves were led by sophomore guard Marcus Rouse, who scored a career-high 19 points in 35 minutes of action.
  • Vermont returns to action on Thursday, Jan. 6 when it hosts Albany. Stony Brook heads out on the road for a nonconference matchup with Cornell on Saturday, Jan. 8.

At Boston University 61, New Hampshire 54- Box Score

  • Boston University (6-10, 1-1 America East) used a game-high 20 points from senior guard John Holland to knock off New Hampshire (6-8, 0-2 America East), 61-54.
  • Junior forward Patrick Hazel scored eight points, blocked six shots and grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds to lead the Terriers on the defensive end.
  • New Hampshire senior guard Tyrone Conley scored 14 points, pulled down six rebounds and dished out a team-high four assists in the loss. Freshman guard Scott Morris added 14 points off the bench.
  • Boston University closes out its two-game homestand when it hosts Vermont on Sunday, Jan. 9. New Hampshire begins a two-game homestand with a visit from Binghamton on Saturday, Jan. 8.

Monday, January 3
at Hartford 82, St. Francis (NY) 74 -- Box Score

  • Senior forward Morgan Sabia set career highs with 27 points and 17 rebounds to lead Hartford (3-10) to a win in its final non-conference game of the season. Sabia also added four assists.
  • Hartford attempted a season-high 40 free throws, making 27, also a season high. St. Francis (NY) went 18-for-23 from the charity stripe.
  • The Hawks had their best shooting night of the season, connecting on 49.0 percent (24-of-49) of their attempts from the field.
  • Senior guard Milton Burton poured in 22 points on 6-of-11 shooting. Guard Joe Zeglinski added 10 points. 

Sunday, January 2
at Maine 65, Boston U. 52 -- Box Score

  • Maine (7-6, 1-0 in America East) held Boston U. (5-10, 0-1 AE) to just 25 percent shooting in the first half and 32 percent for the game.
  • The Black Bears outrebounded the Terriers, 39-29, including 13-10 on the offensive glass.
  • Maine junior guard Gerald McLemore scored 16 points on 5-of-11 shooting. Sennior forward Troy Barnies added 14 points and grabbed a game-high nine rebounds while senior guard Terrance Mitchell scored 15 points off the bench.
  • The Maine bench outscored the Boston U. bench, 23-6.
  • Junior guard Darryl Partin scored 20 points for the Terriers. Junior center Jeff Pelage grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.
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at Albany 59, New Hampshire 44 -- Box Score

  • Albany (8-8, 1-0 AE) shot 51.2 percent from the field while holding New Hampshire (6-7, 0-1 AE) to 30.2 percent shooting on its field goal attempts.
  • New Hampshire went 8-for-30 from behind the arc, hitting at a .267 clip. Albany hit 5-of-10 three-point attempts.
  • Senior guard Tim Ambrose dropped 16 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dishing out five assists, leading the Great Danes in each category. Sophomore guard Mike Black scored 11 points. 
  • Senior guard Tyrone Conley led the Wildcats with 15 points. Sophomore guard Ferg Myrick added 12 points off the bench. Senior center Dane DiLiegro grabbed a game-high 11 boards.
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Stony Brook 64, at UMBC 56 -- Box Score

  • Stony Brook (6-6, 1-0 AE) scored its last eight points from the free throw line, going 8-for-8 from the line in the final 52 seconds, as it held on to beat UMBC (1-13, 0-1 AE).
  • Stony Brook's defense held UMBC to 21 points on 8-of-30 shooting from the field in the first half.
  • Sophomore guard Marcus Rouse led the Seawolves with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field. Junior forward Danny Carter added 10 points.
  • UMBC was led by junior guard Chris De La Rosa, who scored 16 points and dished out eight assists in 40 minutes of play. Graduate student guard Travis King scored 13 points while redshirt-freshman guard Jamar Wertz added 10 points.
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at La Salle 87, Binghamton 64 -- Box Score

  • Binghamton (3-10) shot 53.8 percent from the field, but hit just 33.3 percent from the field after the break as it closed out its non-conference schedule with a loss to La Salle.
  • The Bearcats were outrebounded, 44-23. The Bearcats allowed La Salle to grab 25 offensive rebounds and score 25 second-chance points.
  • Senior forward Greer Wright led Binghamton with 20 points, 16 of which came in the first half. Senior forward Moussa Camara added 12 points off the bench.
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