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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Winningest group of seniors in history say farewell

Locria Courtright, Assistant Sports Editor March 28, 2018

With the end of this year’s season, a special group of seniors bids farewell to UVM men’s basketball. They end their careers as the winningest senior class in program history, along with two America...

Men’s basketball hits the road for NIT

Locria Courtright, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2018

Though UVM men’s basketball will not participate in the NCAA tournament, they will still take part in the postseason. The Catamounts will participate in the 2018 National Invitational Tournament and...

Late shot shocks Catamounts in title game

Locria Courtright, Assistant Sports Editor March 10, 2018

With one swish of the net as the final seconds ticked off, the University of Maryland Baltimore County broke the hearts of the Vermont Catamounts and their fans. Jairus Lyles made a 3-pointer with 0.6...

Catamounts stomp over Black Bears

Curt Berry, Staff Writer March 6, 2018

Vermont took the first step towards America East glory, defeating the University of Maine on the back of a superb second half performance. UVM outplayed Maine Saturday night, winning 75-60, and advanced...

First-year Ra Kpedi sets up against a UNH player Feb. 15. The Catamounts are currently 22-6.

Basketball loses two-year win streak

Sabrina Hood, Staff Writer February 22, 2018

For the first time in over two years, UVM men's basketball left the court with a conference loss. The Catamounts' win streak came to an end Sunday, Feb. 18 with a 69-68 loss to the University of Hartford...

Senior forward excels in starting position

Nickie Morris, Staff Writer February 1, 2018

When sophomore forward Anthony Lamb went down injured at the end of December, it looked like it was going to be a long season ahead for Vermont basketball. Having been used mostly off the bench for...

Senior Trae Bell-Haynes drives to the rim against Albany Jan. 24. The Catamounts are headed to the America East championship this weekend after beating the Seawolves Tuesday, March 6

Basketball extends winning streak

Curt Berry, Staff Writer January 31, 2018

Ten months after the America East matchup where the Cats were crowned conference champions, the University at Albany returned to the Tom Brennan Court. The result was the same again. Vermont emerged...

The men’s basketball team huddles together during their game against Kentucky Nov. 12. The Catamounts are currently 6-2.

Men’s basketball wins tournament in the Bahamas

Aryanna Ramsaran, Cynic Correspondent December 7, 2017

While most students headed home for Thanksgiving break, the Vermont men’s basketball team packed their bags for the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase in Nassau, Bahamas. The tournament took place Nov....

The men’s basketball team stands for the National Anthem against the University of Kentucky Nov. 12. The unseeded Catamounts lost to No. 5 Wildcats 73-69.

School responds to sports kneeling protest

Locria Courtright, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2017

Six members of the Saint Michael's College men's basketball team, as well as a number of team staff, took a knee during the national anthem before an exhibition game against UVM Nov. 4. The gesture...

The mens basketball team huddles together before a game in February 2017.

Basketball to build on last season’s successes

Sabrina Hood, Staff Writer November 3, 2017

It’s almost that time of year. Feeding off the success of going to March Madness last season, the hope of another successful season is on the horizon. “Coming off a perfect conference season last...

A look ahead at UVM’s basketball season

Eribert Volaj, Sports editor August 30, 2017

The America East Conference announced the 2017-18 schedule for men’s basketball Aug. 22. The Catamounts will start their title defense Jan. 4, traveling to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Afterward,...

Senior Catamounts take a bow

Locria Courtright, Assistant Sports Editor April 6, 2017

With the season over, three men’s basketball players have played their last game in green and gold. The class of 2017 consists of two four-year seniors, as well as a transfer who joined the team as a...

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