Vermont Catamounts Edge Maine Black Bears in Close Contest
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Patrick Gymnasium
Vermont Catamounts 67, Maine Black Bears 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Maine Black Bears vs Vermont Catamounts?
Vermont Catamounts beat Maine Black Bears 67-62 at Patrick Gymnasium on January 15, 2026.
Who was favored in Maine Black Bears vs Vermont Catamounts?
Vermont Catamounts were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1200 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested game, the Vermont Catamounts triumphed over the Maine Black Bears with a final score of 67-62 at Patrick Gymnasium. The victory marks a significant moment for Vermont, which has been performing well recently, while Maine continues to struggle this season. Vermont's home record stands at 11-7, with a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They have averaged 71.2 points scored and allowed 69.3 points during this stretch. In contrast, Maine's away record is 3-16, and they have only managed a 3-7 record over their last ten games, with an average of 63.7 points scored and 70.0 points allowed. Maine's recent win against the NJIT Highlanders on January 10, 2026, broke a streak of losses, but they remain in a challenging position overall.
The matchup was particularly noteworthy as it featured two teams with contrasting fortunes. Vermont has been solid at home with a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Maine has struggled on the road, also with a 2-4 record in their last five outings. Historically, Vermont leads the head-to-head record against Maine with 2 wins to 1 loss in their last three meetings. The most recent encounter prior to this game was on March 11, 2025, where Vermont lost to Maine 42-57, but they had previously secured victories against them on February 1 and February 15 of the same year.
The game was tightly contested throughout, and the scoring plays in the second half highlighted the intensity of the match. Key moments included multiple free throws made by both teams, with Sean Blake contributing significantly for Maine. He made crucial free throws that kept the game competitive. The odds from DraftKings before the game indicated Vermont as heavy favorites, with a spread of -14.5 and a moneyline of -1200. Maine's odds were set at +750, reflecting their underdog status.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that player availability could have an impact on future matchups. The conditions in Patrick Gymnasium were conducive to a competitive game, and both teams fought hard for every point.
For viewers, the game showcased the resilience of Vermont as they managed to maintain their lead despite Maine's efforts to close the gap. The final moments were particularly tense, with free throws determining the final score. As Vermont continues to build on their momentum, Maine will need to analyze their performance closely to improve in their upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UVM -14.5 | 130.5 o -115 / u -105 | Maine Black Bears +750 · Vermont Catamounts -1200 |
Leaders
- PointsTJ Hurley18Vermont Catamounts
- AssistsSean Blake6Vermont Catamounts
- ReboundsGus Yalden11Vermont Catamounts
- PointsKeelan Steele17Maine Black Bears
- AssistsLogan Carey7Maine Black Bears
- ReboundsRyan Mabrey8Maine Black Bears
Recent form
Vermont Catamounts
Last 10: 6-4Streak W271.2 scored · 69.3 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W60-59vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 9
- W80-61at New Hampshire WildcatsJan 3
- L69-75at Princeton TigersDec 30
- L78-83vs Iona GaelsDec 20
- W83-69vs Siena SaintsDec 18
- W66-59vs Merrimack WarriorsDec 14
- W65-56at Pepperdine WavesDec 6
- L58-80at Oregon State BeaversDec 4
- L74-77vs Yale BulldogsNov 30
- W79-74at Princeton TigersNov 26
Maine Black Bears
Last 10: 3-7Streak W163.7 scored · 70 allowed per game2-4 away
- W74-70at NJIT HighlandersJan 10
- L62-69at UMBC RetrieversJan 8
- L51-56vs Bryant BulldogsJan 3
- W104-66vs Maine Fort Kent BengalsDec 30
- L56-74at Drexel DragonsDec 21
- L43-70vs Canisius Golden GriffinsDec 13
- W69-59at Boston University TerriersDec 11
- L61-93at Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 6
- L57-79at Ohio BobcatsDec 4
- L60-64vs Siena SaintsNov 30
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 24-9 | - | 14-2 |
| Vermont | 22-12 | 2 | 12-4 |
| NJIT | 16-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| UMass Lowell | 15-18 | 5 | 9-7 |
| UAlbany | 11-21 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Maine | 8-24 | 8 | 6-10 |
| New Hampshire | 9-21 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Bryant | 9-22 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Binghamton | 8-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
Box score
| Stat | Maine Black Bears | Vermont Catamounts |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-53 | 25-51 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 6-22 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 35 |
| Free throws | 18-25 | 10-14 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 33 |
| Assists | 13 | 12 |
| Steals | 6 | 1 |
| Blocks | 4 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 5 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 0 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 30 |
| Fouls | 15 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 58 | 30 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-33TJ Hurley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-33Yanis Bamba makes driving layup
- 2nd Half34-35TJ Hurley makes layup (Ben Michaels assists)
- 2nd Half35-35Logan Carey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-35Ryan Mabrey makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half39-35Keelan Steele makes layup
- 2nd Half41-35Keelan Steele makes layup (Logan Carey assists)
- 2nd Half43-35TJ Biel makes 2-foot dunk (Logan Carey assists)
- 2nd Half45-35Logan Carey makes driving layup (Ryan Mabrey assists)
- 2nd Half47-35Keelan Steele makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half47-37Sean Blake makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-37Keelan Steele makes 1-foot dunk (Logan Carey assists)
- 2nd Half49-39Sean Blake makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-40Sean Blake makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half49-42TJ Hurley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-42Logan Carey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-45TJ Hurley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sean Blake assists)
- 2nd Half50-48Ben Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sean Blake assists)
- 2nd Half50-51David Simon makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ben Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half50-53Momo Nkugwa makes layup (Lucas Mari assists)
- 2nd Half50-55Ben Michaels makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half50-57TJ Hurley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-57TJ Biel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-57TJ Biel makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-58Sean Blake makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-59Sean Blake makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-59Ryan Mabrey makes 23-foot three point jumper (Logan Carey assists)
- 2nd Half56-59Logan Carey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-59Logan Carey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-62Gus Yalden makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sean Blake assists)
- 2nd Half58-62Keelan Steele makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-62Keelan Steele makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-63Sean Blake makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-64Sean Blake makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-64Keelan Steele makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-65Ben Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-65Caleb Crawford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-65Caleb Crawford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-66Sean Blake makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-67Sean Blake makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Vermont Catamounts, below favours Maine Black Bears.
Venue
- Patrick GymnasiumBurlington, VT
- Attendance2202
- OfficialsAdam Vandenburgh, Tom Deneen, Vasili Mallios
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