The Binghamton Bearcats and the Vermont Catamounts meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Patrick Gym. Binghamton is sitting at 12-14 so far this year. The Bearcats lost to UMass Lowell in their last game. As for Vermont, they’re sitting at 17-10 after a win versus NJIT on Saturday. Check back all season long for free college basketball picks at Sports Chat Place.
Binghamton Bearcats
Binghamton had a rough start to the season, going 8-10 over their first 18 outings. The Bearcats are 4-4 in their last eight games, losing to Maine, Vermont, UMBC and UMass Lowell with wins over Bryant, New Hampshire, Albany and NJIT otherwise.
In the UMass Lowell matchup back on Saturday, the Bearcats took a 40-34 deficit into the break. Binghamton didn’t get any closer on a 44-36 second half and lost 84-70. Dan Petcash was the leading team scorer with 21 points and four rebounds.
Vermont Catamounts
Over on the Vermont side, they went 9-10 over their first 19 games during an up-and-down start. The Catamounts have since beaten NJIT, Binghamton, UMBC, Albany, Maine, UMass Lowell, New Hampshire and NJIT in succession, though.
Back on Saturday versus NJIT, the Catamounts scored 39 points in the first half, 35 in the second and eight in overtime for a tense win 82-80. Finn Sullivan posted 21 points and Robin Duncan doubled on 13 points and 12 rebounds.
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I’ll stick with Vermont here. The Catamounts had a little trouble against a struggling NJIT team in their last matchup on Saturday, but to their credit Vermont was able to secure the win. That makes nine straight victories for the Catamounts. One of those wins was a January 25 affair against the Bearcats at Binghamton University Events Center. Vermont didn’t have any trouble in that one during an 80-55 finish. This one probably won’t be so lopsided, but Vermont should still be in full control at home.
