Vermont Dominates New Hampshire in NCAAB Showdown
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:30 PM ET · Patrick Gymnasium
Vermont Catamounts 80, New Hampshire Wildcats 57, 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 New Hampshire Wildcats vs Vermont Catamounts?
Vermont Catamounts beat New Hampshire Wildcats 80-57 at Patrick Gymnasium on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in New Hampshire Wildcats vs Vermont Catamounts?
Vermont Catamounts were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -550 (about 85% implied). The favorite won.
The Vermont Catamounts secured a decisive victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats with a final score of 80-57 at Patrick Gymnasium. This win marks Vermont's continued dominance in their recent matchups against New Hampshire, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in the last four meetings. The Catamounts previously defeated the Wildcats 80-61 earlier this season on January 3, 2026, and have consistently outperformed them in their encounters dating back to the 2025 season.
Vermont entered the game with a home record of 15-10, while New Hampshire struggled with an away record of 8-14. Despite Vermont's recent form showing a mixed bag of results, they had a solid average of 69.4 points scored and 66.2 points allowed in their last ten games, with a record of 6-4. However, they were on a two-game losing streak leading into this matchup, having lost to the Maine Black Bears and NJIT Highlanders. In contrast, New Hampshire had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 72.8 points scored but allowing a higher 76.9 points. They were also coming off a loss to the Bryant Bulldogs.
The game was played under typical basketball conditions at Patrick Gymnasium, where the home crowd was expected to provide a significant advantage for Vermont. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Vermont favored with a spread of -9.5 and a moneyline of -550, while New Hampshire was listed at +410. The total for the game was set at 138.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, which meant both squads were likely at full strength for this important conference matchup. This absence of injuries allowed both teams to field their best lineups, crucial for a game of this magnitude.
As the game unfolded, Vermont showcased their offensive prowess, with notable scoring plays contributing to their comfortable lead. Tyler Bike hit a significant 24-foot three-point jumper, while Sean Blake added an 8-foot floating jump shot to the scoreboard. New Hampshire struggled to keep pace, and despite some late-game free throws from players like Comeh Emuobor and Myles Blackley, they could not close the gap.
The final score of 80-57 encapsulated Vermont's control throughout the match, as they maintained a significant lead and demonstrated their capability to score effectively while limiting New Hampshire's offensive opportunities. This performance not only solidified Vermont's position in the standings but also highlighted their ability to bounce back from recent setbacks.
Overall, this game served as a reminder of Vermont's strength in the conference and their ability to dominate rivals like New Hampshire, who will need to regroup and reassess their strategy moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UVM -9.5 | 138.5 o -105 / u -115 | New Hampshire Wildcats +410 · Vermont Catamounts -550 |
Leaders
- PointsBen Johnson26Vermont Catamounts
- AssistsSean Blake7Vermont Catamounts
- ReboundsGus Yalden8Vermont Catamounts
- PointsComeh Emuobor12New Hampshire Wildcats
- AssistsDavide Poser2New Hampshire Wildcats
- ReboundsJohn Squire8New Hampshire Wildcats
Recent form
Vermont Catamounts
Last 10: 6-4Streak L269.4 scored · 66.2 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L70-76at Maine Black BearsFeb 5
- L77-79vs NJIT HighlandersJan 31
- W64-55vs UMBC RetrieversJan 30
- W62-52at Bryant BulldogsJan 24
- W77-68at UMass Lowell River HawksJan 22
- L68-75at UAlbany Great DanesJan 19
- W67-62vs Maine Black BearsJan 16
- W60-59vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 9
- W80-61at New Hampshire WildcatsJan 3
- L69-75at Princeton TigersDec 30
New Hampshire Wildcats
Last 10: 4-6Streak L172.8 scored · 76.9 allowed per game1-5 away
- L84-92at Bryant BulldogsJan 31
- W66-61vs UMass Lowell River HawksJan 29
- W80-72vs UAlbany Great DanesJan 24
- W88-82vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 22
- W65-48at Maine Black BearsJan 19
- L74-75at UMBC RetrieversJan 10
- L76-80at NJIT HighlandersJan 9
- L61-80vs Vermont CatamountsJan 3
- L55-86at Nebraska CornhuskersDec 31
- L79-93at Saint Louis BillikensDec 21
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 | New Hampshire Wildcats | Vermont Catamounts |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-50 | 28-62 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 5-17 | 15-39 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 38 |
| Free throws | 14-22 | 9-11 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 82 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 30 |
| Assists | 5 | 20 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 24 |
| Fouls | 17 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 36 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half24-42Davide Poser makes driving layup
- 1st Half27-42Jack Graham makes 27-foot three point jumper (Davide Poser assists)
- 1st Half29-42Comeh Emuobor makes driving layup
- 2nd Half31-42Comeh Emuobor makes layup
- 2nd Half31-45Ben Johnson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sean Blake assists)
- 2nd Half32-45Tyler Bike makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half33-45Tyler Bike makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half33-48Ben Johnson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sean Blake assists)
- 2nd Half33-50Noah Barnett makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half33-52TJ Hurley makes 0-foot dunk (Ben Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half33-54Ben Johnson makes layup (Noah Barnett assists)
- 2nd Half33-57Ben Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half35-57Belal El Shakery makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half37-57Jack Graham makes layup
- 2nd Half37-59Noah Barnett makes layup (Sean Blake assists)
- 2nd Half37-60Sean Blake makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-60Comeh Emuobor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-60Belal El Shakery makes layup (KiJan Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half40-62TJ Hurley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half40-63TJ Hurley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half42-63Comeh Emuobor makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half42-66Sean Blake makes 24-foot three point jumper (Lucas Mari assists)
- 2nd Half42-69Ben Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sean Blake assists)
- 2nd Half42-71Sean Blake makes layup
- 2nd Half42-72Sean Blake makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half42-73Ben Johnson makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half42-74Ben Johnson makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half42-75Ben Johnson makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half42-78Ben Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (TJ Long assists)
- 2nd Half44-78Tyler Bike makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-78Comeh Emuobor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-78Comeh Emuobor makes layup
- 2nd Half48-78Comeh Emuobor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-78Comeh Emuobor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-80Sean Blake makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half52-80Tyler Bike makes 24-foot three point jumper (Davide Poser assists)
- 2nd Half53-80KiJan Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-80Myles Blackley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-80Myles Blackley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-80R.J. Kennedy makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Vermont Catamounts, below favours New Hampshire Wildcats.
Venue
- Patrick GymnasiumBurlington, VT
- Attendance2522
- OfficialsRyan Corbett, Riley McGraw, Christopher Brown
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