DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The Vermont State University Castleton men's basketball team suffered a 78-55 loss Saturday afternoon at UMass Dartmouth in conference play.
The Basics
Final Score: UMass Dartmouth 78, VTSU Castleton 55
Location: Tripp Athletic Center - Dartmouth, Mass.
Records: UMass Dartmouth 5-3, 1-1 LEC | VTSU Castleton 2-6, 0-2 LEC
How it Happened:
The Spartans opened the game with an 8-2 run, highlighted by baskets from Will Radcliff and a layup from Seamus Demauro. UMass Dartmouth responded with a 7-0 run, taking a 9-8 lead four minutes in. Ben Seiler hit a pair of three-pointers to cut the deficit to 10, and later, with Radcliff scoring in the paint and Seiler knocking down another three, the Spartans were back in it, trailing 22-29.
In the second half, Castleton struggled to get shots to fall, shooting 27% from the field and 17% from three, though free throws improved to 64%. UMass Dartmouth capitalized on Spartan miscues, scoring 21 points off turnovers to extend their lead.
Adam Bilodeau finally broke a two-minute scoring drought for both teams, but the Corsairs maintained control, with Danny Reyes and Camden Dunbury keeping up the pressure. Radcliff and Demauro added a few more baskets in the paint, but Castleton could not overcome UMass Dartmouth's advantage and suffered a 78-55 defeat.
By the Numbers:
- Radcliff led the Spartans with 20 points, nine rebounds, two steals and one assist.
- Joe Buxton came off the bench to contribute six points, six rebounds, two steals and one block.
- Seamus Demauro and Ethan Lussier, each making their first career starts, combined for six points and six rebounds, with Demauro adding four points and four rebounds and Lussier contributing two points and two rebounds.
What's Next
The Spartans return to Glenbrook Gym on Tuesday, Dec. 9, for a midweek nonconference matchup against SUNY Cobleskill. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
