Maine falls in close battle at Vermont on Thursday Night

Thursday, January 15

Burlington, Vt.

7 PM

University of Maine

3-16,1-3America East

Vermont

11-7,3-0America East

Team	1	2	F
Maine	30	32	62
Vermont	32	35	67

Maine falls in close battle at Vermont on Thursday Night

1/15/2026 9:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

Steele had a career-high 17 points

Burlington, VT – The University of Maine basketball team fell in a close battle against Vermont on Thursday night, 67-62.

Both sides got in rhythm early on offense as each team was at 50% or better from the field in the first six minutes of action, led by Yanis Bamba and TJ Biel for the Black Bears, who each had five points.

Maine built up a lead in the first quarter as it got as high as six points on a Caleb Crawford three-pointer with a score of 24-18.

Vermont was able to jump in front heading into halftime by a score of 32-30.

Biel led the way with eight points while Crawford had six and Bamba had five.

Maine didn't commit a turnover in the first half while forcing five out of Vermont.

The Black Bears opened up the second half on a 15-3 run to take a double-digit lead with 14 minutes to go in the half.

Vermont responded with an 14-1 to retake the lead with just under nine minutes to go in the half.

The Catamounts were able to hang out for the victory at 67-62.

Notes:

Steele ended with a career-high 17 points on 66.7% shooting and 5-for-7 from the free throw line.
Biel ended with 12 points, five rebounds and three assists.
The Black Bears won the turnover battle 8-2.

The Black Bears (3-16) return to Orono to begin a three-game home stand on Monday, Jan. 19 as they take on UNH in the Buffalo Wild Wings Border Battle. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 PM.

-UMaine-

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