WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Grad student
Traci Carter put the Hawks ahead on a pull-up jumper with 11 seconds left, but Ryan Davis scored on the ensuing possession in the final seconds to lead Vermont past Hartford, 69-68, on Saturday night inside Reich Family Pavilion. Carter led all scorers with a career-high 26 points, while classmate
Malik Ellison compiled his seventh double-double of the season (23 points, 12 rebounds).
The Hawks (13-12) fall to 6-4 with their second-straight loss, while the Catamounts, who were led by 18 points from Everett Duncan, improve to 19-6 overall and 9-1 in the conference.
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VERMONT 69, HARTFORD 68
The Hawks came out of the gates hot, running out to a 22-9 lead with 9:09 left behind 12 points from Ellison. But Vermont rallied back, holding the Hawks to just one field goal — a
Moses Flowers three-pointer — to take a 28-26 edge into the break.
Vermont continued to keep the offense going and eventually pushed its lead into double figures on a 3-for-4 start from behind the arc. Facing an 11-point deficit midway through the half, the Hawks clawed their way back, using eight-straight points from Carter to pull within six. Hartford would complete the comeback late on Carter's jumper from the free-throw line, but that heroic shot was spoiled by Davis' layup in the final seconds.
INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES
- Ellison, who shot 8-of-11 from the field, posted his second straight double-double, pushing his total to a conference-best seven
- In addition to netting a career high, Carter led all players with six assists and five steals
- Hartford struggled at the line, going just 13-for21 (61.9%)
- Reigning America East Player of the Week Anthony Lamb, who scored just seven points, was held to one point at halftime
- Vermont has won the past four games in the series, but the last two games in West Hartford have been decided by two points or fewer
NEXT ON TAP
Hartford continues its three-game homestand on Wednesday, when it plays host to UAlbany for Spread Respect night. For tickets, call 860-768-HAWK or click
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