Bogues’ 23, last-second jumper lifts Vermont past UMBC 72-70

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BALTIMORE (AP) — Shamir Bogues scored 23 points and his jumper with two seconds left lifted Vermont past UMBC 72-70 on Saturday.

Bogues was 10 of 14 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Catamounts (19-6, 9-1 America East Conference). TJ Hurley added 11 points while going 4 of 10 (1 for 5 from 3-point range), and they also had five rebounds. TJ Long had seven points and shot 2 for 8, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc.

Dion Brown led the Retrievers (7-18, 2-8) in scoring, finishing with 25 points and six rebounds. Marcus Banks added 16 points and two steals for UMBC. In addition, Franck Emmou finished with 12 points.

Both teams play on Thursday. Vermont hosts New Hampshire and UMBC travels to play Binghamton.

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