Vermont Dominates Plattsburgh in Convincing Win
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Patrick Gymnasium
Vermont Catamounts 113, Plattsburgh Cardinals 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Plattsburgh Cardinals vs Vermont Catamounts?
Vermont Catamounts beat Plattsburgh Cardinals 113-62 at Patrick Gymnasium on November 5, 2025.
The Vermont Catamounts delivered a commanding performance against the Plattsburgh Cardinals, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 113 to 62. This matchup showcased Vermont's strong home advantage at Patrick Gymnasium, where they have maintained an impressive record of 2-0 this season. The Catamounts' recent form has been notable, as they boast a 9-1 record over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one. Their scoring average stands at 69.8 points per game while allowing just 61.9, highlighting their defensive prowess alongside their offensive capabilities.
In contrast, the Plattsburgh Cardinals have struggled recently, suffering a loss in their only game this season, which followed a defeat against Vermont on November 28, 2024, where they lost 78-55. The Cardinals' scoring average is significantly lower at 55.0 points per game, while they have allowed a concerning 78.0 points. This performance gap was evident in their latest meeting, where Vermont outscored Plattsburgh by a substantial margin.
The Catamounts' home record this season stands at 2-0, while the Cardinals have yet to secure a win on the road, with an away record of 0-1. Historically, Vermont has dominated this fixture, winning their only previous meeting this season by a comfortable margin.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the impact of player availability can often influence game outcomes. The market has priced Vermont as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at Patrick Gymnasium typically favors the home team, contributing to their strong performances. Viewers should have watched for Vermont's offensive strategies, particularly the contributions from key players like Ben Wesson, who made significant scoring plays, including multiple three-pointers and layups, showcasing the team's depth and versatility.
Overall, the game illustrated Vermont's dominance in this early season matchup, setting the tone for their campaign while leaving Plattsburgh looking for answers as they seek to improve their performance moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsTJ Long18Vermont Catamounts
- AssistsLucas Mari7Vermont Catamounts
- ReboundsLucas Mari9Vermont Catamounts
- PointsReem Welch22Plattsburgh Cardinals
- AssistsReem Welch2Plattsburgh Cardinals
- ReboundsReem Welch5Plattsburgh Cardinals
Recent form
Vermont Catamounts
Last 10: 9-1Streak W169.8 scored · 61.9 allowed per game6-1 at home
- W75-68vs Western New England Golden BearsNov 4
- L42-57vs Maine Black BearsMar 11
- W64-57vs New Hampshire WildcatsMar 8
- W79-71vs UAlbany Great DanesMar 5
- W79-69at UMBC RetrieversMar 1
- W71-61at NJIT HighlandersFeb 28
- W85-61vs UMass Lowell River HawksFeb 22
- W59-55vs Bryant BulldogsFeb 21
- W65-61at Maine Black BearsFeb 15
- W79-59vs New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 14
Plattsburgh Cardinals
1 game: 0-1Streak L155 scored · 78 allowed per game0-1 away
- L55-78at Vermont CatamountsNov 28
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 | Plattsburgh Cardinals | Vermont Catamounts |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-58 | 42-75 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 56 |
| Three-pointers | 7-27 | 17-37 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 46 |
| Free throws | 15-18 | 12-17 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 52 |
| Offensive rebounds | 3 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 36 |
| Assists | 10 | 27 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 44 |
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 53 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-65Irwayne Connell Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-65Irwayne Connell Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-67David Simon made Dunk. Assisted by Sean Blake.
- 2nd Half37-67Matty Stolfo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David McKnight Jr..
- 2nd Half37-70Lucas Mari made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sean Blake.
- 2nd Half37-72Sean Blake made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-73Sean Blake made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-75Lucas Mari made Layup. Assisted by Ben Johnson.
- 2nd Half39-75Reem Welch made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-75Reem Welch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-77Lucas Mari made Layup. Assisted by Sean Blake.
- 2nd Half42-77Elijah Morris made Layup. Assisted by Reem Welch.
- 2nd Half44-77Reem Welch made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-80Lucas Mari made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Johnson.
- 2nd Half47-80Reem Welch made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-83Lucas Mari made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Skipper.
- 2nd Half47-86Jackson Skipper made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lucas Mari.
- 2nd Half50-86Elijah Morris made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-88David Simon made Dunk.
- 2nd Half52-88Elijah Morris made Jumper. Assisted by Aidan McGuire.
- 2nd Half52-91Ben Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lucas Mari.
- 2nd Half53-91Reem Welch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-91Reem Welch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-93Ben Wesson made Jumper. Assisted by Lucas Mari.
- 2nd Half54-95Ben Wesson made Layup. Assisted by Lucas Mari.
- 2nd Half54-97Momo Nkugwa made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-100Momo Nkugwa made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Wesson.
- 2nd Half55-100Reem Welch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-100Reem Welch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-100Reem Welch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-100Reem Welch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-102Drew Bessette made Layup. Assisted by Momo Nkugwa.
- 2nd Half58-104Momo Nkugwa made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-107Ben Wesson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Momo Nkugwa.
- 2nd Half58-108Ben Wesson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-111Ben Wesson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Momo Nkugwa.
- 2nd Half60-111David McKnight Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half60-113Ben Wesson made Layup. Assisted by Jackson Skipper.
- 2nd Half61-113Irwayne Connell Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-113Irwayne Connell Jr. made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Vermont Catamounts, below favours Plattsburgh Cardinals.
Venue
- Patrick GymnasiumBurlington, VT
- Attendance1732
- OfficialsMatt Lavigne, Vasili Mallios, Mamadou Ba
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