Vermont Men’s Basketball Falls to Dartmouth: Final Score 84-54
Burlington, Vt. – In a challenging matchup, the Vermont Catamounts men’s basketball team suffered a significant loss against Dartmouth, ending the game at 84-54 on December 30 in Hanover, NH. Jace Roquemore was the standout for Vermont, scoring 14 points despite the team’s struggles.
The game began with Dartmouth gaining an early advantage, starting on a 5-0 run, thanks to Ryan Cornish, who scored 10 points in the opening minutes. By the first media timeout, Vermont trailed 18-6, and they continued to struggle offensively. Nick Fiorillo’s contributions, including four consecutive points, temporarily closed the gap, but Dartmouth maintained their momentum and increased their lead to 39-21 before closing the first half with a 48-25 scoreline.
The second half saw Dartmouth continuing their aggressive play, extending their lead to 59-30 shortly after the break. Although Vermont showed signs of urgency with a brief 9-3 run, it wasn’t enough to change the outcome, with Dartmouth sealing the game with effective shooting and strong defense throughout.
In addition to Roquemore, who had a team-high 14 points, Sam Alamutu contributed five assists and two steals, while TJ Hurley made an impact with three three-pointers, marking his tenth game this season with multiple threes. On the opposing side, Connor Amundsen was the driving force for Dartmouth, scoring 25 points, including seven three-pointers.
Looking ahead, Vermont will take a week’s break before returning to the court against Elms College on Monday, December 30, at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and available on the Varsity Network App.
The Vermont Catamounts aim to bounce back and regain their momentum in the upcoming home game.
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