Vermont Catamounts Defeat Northeastern Huskies 85-74
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Matthews Arena
Vermont Catamounts 85, Northeastern Huskies 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Vermont Catamounts vs Northeastern Huskies?
Vermont Catamounts beat Northeastern Huskies 85-74 at Matthews Arena on November 15, 2025.
In a decisive matchup at Matthews Arena, the Vermont Catamounts emerged victorious over the Northeastern Huskies with a final score of 85-74. This game highlighted Vermont's strong start to the season, improving their record to 5-0, while Northeastern fell to 2-3. Vermont's performance has been impressive, boasting a perfect away record of 4-0 and a recent winning streak of three games. In contrast, Northeastern has struggled at home, now holding a record of 2-3 in their own venue.
The Catamounts showcased their scoring prowess throughout the game, averaging 75.6 points per game in their last ten outings, and they continued that trend against the Huskies. Vermont's recent form has been characterized by a solid offensive display, scoring an average of 76.6 points in their last five games and allowing just 65.6 points. Their latest victories included a high-scoring 89-84 win against Brown and a dominant 113-62 performance against Plattsburgh, demonstrating their ability to put up points effectively.
Northeastern, on the other hand, has shown some resilience, winning their last two games prior to this matchup, including a convincing 77-60 victory against Harvard. They averaged 69.7 points in their last ten games, but their defensive efforts have been shaky, allowing an average of 66.3 points. Their home record reflects a struggle to maintain consistency, with the team now sitting at 2-2 at Matthews Arena.
In their previous meeting earlier in the season, Vermont narrowly defeated Northeastern 68-64, giving the Catamounts a 1-0 edge in their head-to-head record this season. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup, as both teams were looking to assert their dominance.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player availability, which can often play a crucial role in the outcome of such games. However, both teams appeared to field their strongest lineups for this contest.
The market had priced the game with Vermont as the favorites, reflecting their strong start to the season and recent form. The odds attributed to this matchup were not specified, but they would likely have favored Vermont given their unbeaten record.
Conditions in Matthews Arena were conducive to a competitive game, with a lively atmosphere as fans gathered to support their teams. Viewers were treated to a display of skill, particularly from Vermont's Noah Barnett, who made several impactful plays, including multiple dunks that energized the crowd.
As the game progressed, Vermont maintained control, with key scoring plays in the second half that kept the Huskies at bay. Barnett's contributions were pivotal, and he was supported by teammates such as TJ Long and Luca Soroa Schaller, who also made significant contributions to the scoreline. The Catamounts' ability to execute in crucial moments allowed them to secure the win and continue their strong start to the season.
Overall, this fixture not only showcased the competitive spirit of college basketball but also highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams as the season unfolds.
Leaders
- PointsYouri Fritz16Northeastern Huskies
- AssistsLuca Soroa Schaller6Northeastern Huskies
- ReboundsYouri Fritz7Northeastern Huskies
- PointsGus Yalden18Vermont Catamounts
- AssistsGus Yalden5Vermont Catamounts
- ReboundsGus Yalden5Vermont Catamounts
Recent form
Northeastern Huskies
Last 10: 6-4Streak W269.7 scored · 66.3 allowed per game3-3 at home
- W77-60at Harvard CrimsonNov 12
- W68-65at Colgate RaidersNov 7
- L75-76vs Boston University TerriersNov 4
- L65-70vs Hampton PiratesMar 8
- W70-68at William & Mary TribeMar 1
- W69-55vs North Carolina A&T AggiesFeb 28
- L73-78at Monmouth HawksFeb 25
- L62-73vs Charleston CougarsFeb 21
- W71-60vs Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 15
- W67-58vs Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 14
Vermont Catamounts
Last 10: 9-1Streak W375.6 scored · 64.5 allowed per game3-0 away
- W89-84at Brown BearsNov 9
- W113-62vs Plattsburgh CardinalsNov 6
- 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
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 |
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Vermont Catamounts | Northeastern Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-56 | 26-56 |
| Field goal % | 55 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 13-23 | 6-15 |
| Three-point % | 57 | 40 |
| Free throws | 10-12 | 16-21 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 21 |
| Assists | 17 | 12 |
| Steals | 4 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 34 |
| Fouls | 20 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-47Ben Johnson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-47Gus Yalden made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-47Gus Yalden made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-47Sean Blake made Layup. Assisted by Gus Yalden.
- 2nd Half51-47Sean Blake made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-47Jackson Skipper made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Noah Barnett.
- 2nd Half54-49Youri Fritz made Layup. Assisted by Xander Alarie.
- 2nd Half57-49Jackson Skipper made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by TJ Long.
- 2nd Half57-50Youri Fritz made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-50Gus Yalden made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Johnson.
- 2nd Half60-51Youri Fritz made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-52Youri Fritz made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-52Lucas Mari made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gus Yalden.
- 2nd Half63-54Xander Alarie made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-54Gus Yalden made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-54Gus Yalden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-54TJ Long made Layup. Assisted by Gus Yalden.
- 2nd Half68-55Youri Fritz made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-55TJ Hurley made Layup. Assisted by Gus Yalden.
- 2nd Half70-58Ryan Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Youri Fritz.
- 2nd Half70-61Luca Soroa Schaller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Williams.
- 2nd Half71-61TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-61TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-62Luca Soroa Schaller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-62TJ Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-62TJ Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-64Luca Soroa Schaller made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-65Luca Soroa Schaller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-65Sean Blake made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-65TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-65TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-67Ryan Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half79-67Noah Barnett made Dunk. Assisted by TJ Long.
- 2nd Half80-67TJ Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-67TJ Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-67Noah Barnett made Dunk.
- 2nd Half83-70Luca Soroa Schaller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Williams.
- 2nd Half85-70Noah Barnett made Dunk. Assisted by TJ Hurley.
- 2nd Half85-72Youri Fritz made Layup. Assisted by Luca Soroa Schaller.
- 2nd Half85-74Ryan Williams made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Northeastern Huskies, below favours Vermont Catamounts.
Venue
- Matthews ArenaBoston, MA
- Attendance3335
- OfficialsCarl Luciano, Adam Vandenburgh, Vasili Mallios
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