Vermont wins 8th straight game, beats New Hampshire 67-56
DURHAM, N.H. -- Trae Bell-Haynes scored 20 points and Vermont extended its string of consecutive America East Conference victories to 26 with a 67-56 win over New Hampshire on Thursday night.
The Catamounts now have won eight straight after winning the 150th meeting between the twin state rivals.
New Hampshire held a 27-25 advantage at intermission and Elijah Jordan extended it to 33-28 on his jumper with 18:04 left. Bell-Haynes scored seven straight points to get Vermont the lead and spark a 9-0 run. After Tanner Leissner hit the second of two free throws, the Catamounts went on a 13-0 run.
Ernie Duncan hit four 3-pointers and added 17 points for Vermont (15-5, 5-0) and Cam Ward added another 10 points.
Vermont shot 22 of 45 from the field (48.9 percent), including 7 of 17 from distance, and was 16 of 20 from the line.
John Ogwuche finished with 17 points to lead New Hampshire (7-12, 3-2) and Leissner added another 14.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Tim Kelly
- Andrew Maira
2023-24 America East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Vermont | 15-1 | - | 28-7 |
UMass Lowell | 11-5 | 4 | 22-10 |
Bryant | 11-5 | 4 | 20-13 |
New Hampshire | 7-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
Binghamton | 7-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
Maine | 7-9 | 8 | 15-17 |
UMBC | 6-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
UAlbany | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
NJIT | 3-13 | 12 | 7-21 |