Vermont earns 82-80 OT victory over NJIT

Sat, Feb 18, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Robin Duncan converted a layup with seven seconds left in overtime to earn Vermont an 82-80 win over NJIT on Saturday night.

Finn Sullivan scored 21 points and had five rebounds for the Catamounts (17-10, 11-2 America East Conference). Dylan Penn scored 19 points and added three steals. Duncan shot 6 of 9 from the field and 1 for 5 from the line to finish with 13 points, while adding 12 rebounds. It was the ninth straight win for the Catamounts.

The Highlanders (7-19, 4-9) were led by Kevin Osawe, who posted 29 points and 19 rebounds. Raheim Sullivan added 19 points and two steals for NJIT. Adam Hess also put up 15 points.

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Both teams play on Wednesday. Vermont hosts Binghamton while NJIT hosts Bryant.

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