BOSTON, Mass. – The Vermont State University Castleton men's basketball team fell 88-65 to UMass Boston Wednesday night, unable to contain the Beacons' perimeter shooting.
The Basics
Final Score: UMass Boston 88, VTSU Castleton 65
Location: Clark Athletic Center – Boston, Mass.
Records: UMass Boston 11-6, 7-1 LEC | VTSU Castleton 5-12, 0-8 LEC
How It Happened
Castleton jumped out to an early four-point lead, with Ben Seiler scoring seven of the Spartans' first nine points and did not miss a shot in the opening four minutes. UMass Boston answered to tie the game at 9-9 following a steal off an inbound pass, swinging momentum in favor of the Beacons.
The Spartans kept pace early, but UMass Boston caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down 17 three-pointers on the night. The Beacons closed out the half on a 25-14 run, taking control and heading into the second half with a 47-29 lead.
Castleton struggled to find its rhythm to open the second half. Will Radcliff knocked down a three-pointer two minutes in, but the Spartans went the next three minutes without a basket as UMass Boston continued to stretch the lead. Joe Buxton and Jackson Doyle each chipped in a few baskets to bring the Spartans closer, but the Beacons' hot outside shooting and points off turnovers were too much to overcome.
By the Numbers
- Seiler scored 12 points, adding two rebounds and one assist.
- Radcliff contributed 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal.
- Adam Bilodeau went 4-for-4 from the field and 1-for-1 from three for nine points.
What's Next
The Spartans return home to host UMass Dartmouth in Little East Conference play on Saturday, January 24 for a 2 p.m. tip off.
