Hurley scores 24 as Vermont Downs Albany 79-71

Associated Press

Burlington, Vt. (AP) -TJ Hurley had 24 points in the 79-71 victory of Vermont against Albany on Tuesday evening.

Both teams will play in the first round of the conference tournament on Saturday. Vermont plays No. 7 Saatgut New Hampshire and Albany, the fourth seeds, appears against Binghamton No. 5.

Hurley went 9 out of 12 from the field (6 for 8 from the 3-point range) for the Catamounts (20-11, 13-3 America East Conference). Sam Alamutu scored 16 points and added 10 rebounds and three blocks. Jace Roquemore had 12 points and went 4 out of 8 from the field (2 for 4 from the 3-point area). The Catamounts extended their winning streak to nine games.

The big Danes (16-15, 8-8) were led by Byron Joshua, who recorded 25 points and three steals. Amar'e Marshall added 19 points and two steals for Albany. Kacper Klaczek also recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.

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