CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton men's basketball team used strong rebounding and balanced scoring to earn an 82-68 win over Curry on Tuesday afternoon at Glenbrook Gymnasium. 

The Basics

Final Score: VTSU Castleton 82, Curry 68 

Location: Glenbrook Gym - Castleton, Vt.

Records: VTSU Castleton 4-7, 0-3 LEC | Curry 3-8, 0-3 CNE

How It Happened

Curry opened the game with a 9-2 run, but the Spartans quickly settled in behind their work on the glass. Conner McKearin and Adam Bilodeau both contributed several assists, with their strong rebounding creating fast-break opportunities that led to a big momentum shift. Castleton took advantage of a Colonels turnover at the 12:33 mark, as Will Radcliff scored off the steal before Joe Buxton and Jackson Doyle each connected from three-point range to swing momentum in favor of the Spartans. 

The teams traded baskets through much of the first half until Curry briefly regained the lead, forcing a Castleton timeout. Coming out of the break, the Spartans responded with renewed energy, getting contributions from multiple players and closing the half on a strong run to take a 41-32 advantage into the locker room. 

Curry made an early push to open the second half, trimming the deficit and tying the game three minutes in. Castleton answered by slowing the pace and attacking inside, with Radcliff taking point while Ben Seiler and Buxton provided timely three-pointers to keep the Spartans in front. 

Foul trouble became a factor midway through the half, leading to extended trips to the free-throw line for both teams. Castleton remained composed, converted consistently at the free-throw line and began to pull away around the seven-minute mark. The Spartans pushed the lead to double digits with under six minutes remaining and maintained control the rest of the way, closing out the 82-68

By the Numbers

• Radcliff led the Spartans with 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block, shooting 8-12 from the field, 2-3 from three, and 3-3 at the free-throw line. 
• Seiler added 13 points, including three three-pointers. 
• McKearin and Buxton scored 11 points apiece, with McKearin grabbing five rebounds and recording one assist, while Buxton added six rebounds, two assists, and several back-to-back three-pointers that kept up momentum. 

What's Next

The Spartans will return to action on Friday, hosting SUNY Canton in a nonconference matchup at 3 p.m. at Glenbrook Gymnasium.