BURLINGTON, Vt. — In a decisive match on Saturday night, the Vermont Catamounts achieved an impressive 85-61 victory against UMass-Lowell, thanks in large part to TJ Hurley’s standout performance.

Hurley was pivotal for Vermont, contributing 20 points to the team’s total. He demonstrated remarkable shooting accuracy, going 6-for-13 overall, including sinking 5 out of 8 attempts from beyond the arc. Hurley also maintained perfection at the free-throw line, finishing 3-for-3. The Catamounts improved their record to 17-11 overall and an impressive 10-3 in the America East Conference, marking their sixth consecutive win.

Other key contributors for Vermont were Shamir Bogues, who netted 18 points while also recording three steals, and Sam Alamutu, who had a stellar shooting performance by hitting 7 of 8 shots to earn 14 points.

On the opposing side, Quinton Mincey led the River Hawks with a strong showing, finishing the game with 20 points and securing seven rebounds. In addition, Martin Somerville contributed 11 points alongside four steals, while Yuri Covington added nine points to the team’s efforts. The River Hawks now hold a record of 16-12 overall and 5-8 in conference play.