Halftime Report
A win for Vermont would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they’ve put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Northeastern 35-22.
If Vermont keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 5-4 in no time. On the other hand, Northeastern will have to make due with a 5-3 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Northeastern Huskies @ Vermont Catamounts
Current Records: Northeastern 5-2, Vermont 4-4
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What to Know
The Northeastern Huskies’ road trip will continue as they head out to face the Vermont Catamounts at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. Coming off a loss in a game the Huskies were expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.
Northeastern is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Cal-Baker. just ended the team’s four-game winning streak on Sunday. They took a 68-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Roadrunners.
Despite their defeat, Northeastern saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. LA Pratt, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Pratt had some trouble finding his footing against FGCU on Saturday, so this was a step in the right direction.
Meanwhile, Vermont posted their biggest win since December 20, 2023 on Wednesday. They blew past Plattsburgh State 78-55.
Vermont was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. That’s the most assists they’ve posted since back in January.
Northeastern’s loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Vermont, they pushed their record up to 4-4 with the victory, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: Northeastern just can’t miss this season, having …
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