University of New Hampshire Athletics
Thursday, February 9
Burlington, Vt.
9 PM
University of New Hampshire
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Vermont
Photo by: Greg Greene
First-Ever ESPNU Game at Vermont Next (Feb. 9; 9 PM)
2/8/2017 11:26:00 AM | Men's Basketball
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's basketball team (14-10, 5-5 AE) will take on the University of Vermont (21-5, 11-0) in a ESPNU matchup on Thursday, Feb. 9 (9 PM) in Patrick Gymnasium.
Looking Ahead
The Wildcats return home on Wednesday, Feb. 15 (7 PM) to take on America East rival University of Maine on ESPN3. It's Light Up Lundholm night as every fan in attendance will receive a foam light stick. Tickets are available HERE.
Cat Facts
First Time for Everything
The America East announced on Wednesday, Jan. 18 that New Hampshire will play Vermont on Thursday, Feb. 9 (9 PM) on ESPNU, the first time in program history UNH has played on the national channel. Vermont and UNH were ranked one and two, respectively, in the America East preseason poll. "I think it's a great compliment to our basketball program and it's an honor to be on national television for the first time in program history," said head coach Bill Herrion. "It's a great opportunity for our team, program, fans, alumni and the University." The Wildcats will play the second half of a double-header on ESPNU as Winthrop takes on UNC Asheville at 7 PM.
Looking Ahead
The Wildcats return home on Wednesday, Feb. 15 (7 PM) to take on America East rival University of Maine on ESPN3. It's Light Up Lundholm night as every fan in attendance will receive a foam light stick. Tickets are available HERE.
Cat Facts
- Junior Tanner Leissner (Converse, Texas) grabbed his 600th career rebound last game to become the first player in UNH history with 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 310 free-throws made.
- The Wildcats have lost three straight, recently falling to Albany at home, 69-55.
- Senior Daniel Dion (Cedar Park, Texas) scored 18 points on 5 of 10 shooting, his 12th game this season with 15+ points (eight of his last nine games).
- The Wildcats will play on ESPNU for the first time in program history.
- Junior Iba Camara (Dakar, Senegal) collected his 13th career double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds last game, his 24th career 10+ rebound game.
- Leissner needs 10 free throws to tie the all-time free-throws-made record held by Robin Dixon (79-83) at 340. The junior is four away from tying Billy Pappas (52-55) for second with 334.
- UNH outrebounded Albany 33-28, the 16th time this season UNH grabbed more boards than its opponent.
- The Wildcats look to win at Patrick Gym for the first time since the 1999-00 season.
First Time for Everything
The America East announced on Wednesday, Jan. 18 that New Hampshire will play Vermont on Thursday, Feb. 9 (9 PM) on ESPNU, the first time in program history UNH has played on the national channel. Vermont and UNH were ranked one and two, respectively, in the America East preseason poll. "I think it's a great compliment to our basketball program and it's an honor to be on national television for the first time in program history," said head coach Bill Herrion. "It's a great opportunity for our team, program, fans, alumni and the University." The Wildcats will play the second half of a double-header on ESPNU as Winthrop takes on UNC Asheville at 7 PM.
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