Vermont Catamounts Defeat Western New England Golden Bears 75-68
Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Patrick Gymnasium
Vermont Catamounts 75, Western New England Golden Bears 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Western New England Golden Bears vs Vermont Catamounts?
Vermont Catamounts beat Western New England Golden Bears 75-68 at Patrick Gymnasium on November 3, 2025.
In an exciting matchup at Patrick Gymnasium, the Vermont Catamounts secured a 75-68 victory over the Western New England Golden Bears. This game marked Vermont's second contest of the season, improving their record to 2-0, while the Golden Bears faced their first defeat of the season, falling to 1-1.
Vermont came into this game with a strong recent form, boasting a record of 9-1 over their last ten games. They had shown solid offensive capabilities, averaging 69.1 points scored per game while allowing 61.3 points. Despite a loss in their last outing against the Maine Black Bears, where they scored only 42 points, Vermont had previously displayed their scoring prowess with a notable win against the UAlbany Great Danes, scoring 79 points just days before this game.
On the other hand, Western New England entered the game with a mixed record, having won their season opener but now facing a tough opponent in Vermont. The Golden Bears were looking to establish themselves early in the season but struggled to keep pace with Vermont's scoring.
The game itself was characterized by a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Notably, Cody Palazzesi made several crucial free throws in the second half, contributing significantly to the Golden Bears' efforts to close the gap. His performance included a layup assisted by Matt Houde, showcasing the teamwork needed to compete against a strong Vermont side.
Vermont's home record stood at 5-1, and they maintained an impressive performance at home, which was evident in this game. Their ability to score consistently at home has been a key factor in their success, as they averaged 67.0 points in their last five games while allowing 63.0.
The market had priced Vermont as the clear favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0 according to the latest figures. This reflected the expectations surrounding the Catamounts' strong performance at home and their overall form leading into the game.
Conditions at Patrick Gymnasium were favorable for both teams, with a supportive crowd that energized the players. This environment often plays a crucial role in college basketball, and Vermont capitalized on their home advantage.
As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of competitive basketball, with both teams fighting for every point. The final score of 75-68 not only highlighted Vermont's ability to close out games but also underscored the resilience of the Golden Bears, who continued to challenge their opponents until the final buzzer.
Leaders
- PointsTJ Long18Vermont Catamounts
- AssistsLucas Mari5Vermont Catamounts
- ReboundsLucas Mari9Vermont Catamounts
- PointsCody Palazzesi26Western New England Golden Bears
- AssistsMatt Houde9Western New England Golden Bears
- ReboundsLuka Vlajkovic4Western New England Golden Bears
Recent form
Vermont Catamounts
Last 10: 9-1Streak L169.1 scored · 61.3 allowed per game5-1 at home
- 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
- W68-62at UAlbany Great DanesFeb 9
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 | Western New England Golden Bears | Vermont Catamounts |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-54 | 24-46 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 10-23 | 8-21 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 38 |
| Free throws | 16-20 | 19-30 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 27 |
| Assists | 16 | 12 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 28 |
| Fouls | 23 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-48David Simon made Dunk.
- 2nd Half40-48Will Laplante III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Matt Houde.
- 2nd Half40-49TJ Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-50TJ Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-50Will Laplante III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Matt Houde.
- 2nd Half43-52David Simon made Layup. Assisted by Lucas Mari.
- 2nd Half43-54Lucas Mari made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-56TJ Long made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-56Will Laplante III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luka Vlajkovic.
- 2nd Half46-59TJ Long made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sean Blake.
- 2nd Half48-59Cody Palazzesi made Layup. Assisted by Zein Wahdan.
- 2nd Half49-59Zein Wahdan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-59Zein Wahdan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-60Lucas Mari made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-61Lucas Mari made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-63Jackson Skipper made Layup. Assisted by TJ Long.
- 2nd Half50-64Jackson Skipper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-65Jackson Skipper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-65Matt Houde made Layup. Assisted by Eddie McCoy.
- 2nd Half52-66TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-67TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-67Cody Palazzesi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-67Cody Palazzesi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-68Lucas Mari made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-68Cody Palazzesi made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-69Lucas Mari made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-69Matt Houde made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-69Matt Houde made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-69Matt Houde made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-69Matt Houde made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cody Palazzesi.
- 2nd Half62-70TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-71TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-71Cody Palazzesi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-71Cody Palazzesi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-73TJ Hurley made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-74TJ Hurley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-74Cody Palazzesi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-74Cody Palazzesi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-74Cody Palazzesi made Layup. Assisted by Matt Houde.
- 2nd Half68-75Ben Johnson made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Vermont Catamounts, below favours Western New England Golden Bears.
Venue
- Patrick GymnasiumBurlington, VT
- Attendance1723
- OfficialsTiger Womack, Josean Vega, Riley McGraw
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