BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In an exciting match on Monday night, Vermont secured a victory over UAB with a final score of 67-62, largely thanks to TJ Hurley’s impressive performance, where he scored 20 points.

Hurley displayed his shooting prowess by making 6 of his 12 attempts from the field, including 4 out of 8 from long range. He also showcased his perfect free-throw shooting, going 4 for 4. Supporting him on the scoreboard was Shamir Bogues, who netted 13 points after shooting 6 of 16 overall and hitting 1 of 3 from beyond the arc. Additionally, TJ Long contributed to the team’s effort with 10 points, despite struggling a bit with his accuracy, making just 2 of 9 shots—including 2 for 7 from 3-point territory—but went 4 for 4 from the free-throw line.

On the opposing side, Yaxel Lendeborg stood out for the Blazers, leading his team with an impressive double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds. He also made significant contributions on defense, totaling two steals and five blocks. Alejandro added 10 points to UAB’s score, while Christian Coleman assisted with nine points and eight rebounds, rounding out the effort for the Blazers.

Overall, the match was a display of competitive basketball, with Vermont’s strategy outmatching UAB in crucial moments, resulting in a hard-fought win.