BURLINGTON, Vt. — TJ Hurley played a pivotal role in Vermont’s victory over Northeastern, contributing 23 points to secure a 68-64 win on Saturday.
Hurley managed to hit 6 of his 14 shots from the field, which included 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and he excelled at the free-throw line, converting 8 of 9 attempts. This win improved the Catamounts’ record to 5-4. His impressive performance was supported by Jace Roquemore, who added 13 points and collected five rebounds. Meanwhile, Ileri Ayo-Faleye contributed 10 points, finishing his game by shooting 3 for 5 from the floor and 3 for 4 from the free-throw line.

On the opposing side, Rashad King was the standout for Northeastern, scoring an impressive 27 points while also grabbing seven rebounds and making three steals. His efforts were complemented by Youri Fritz, who recorded nine points and pulled down 10 rebounds.

In the first half, Hurley helped Vermont establish a lead by scoring 13 points, allowing them to head into halftime with a solid advantage of 35-22. The Catamounts continued their momentum into the second half where they executed an 8-0 run, extending their lead to a substantial 16 points at 47-31 with 12:26 still to play.

This victory marks a significant moment for Vermont as they aim to build on their progress in the season ahead.