Burlington – Host Vermont hit over 54 percent from the floor and knocked down 12 treys as the Catamounts improved to 22-5 overall and 15-1 in America East play with an 86-59 win over UMBC at Patrick Gym.

UMBC senior guard Keondre Kennedy (Atlanta, Ga.) led the visitors with 13 points, while junior guard Matteo Picarelli (Milan, Italy) came off the bench to score a career-high 10 points.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Retrievers stayed in touch with Vermont through the first eight minutes, as a Kennedy floater brought the guests to within 15-12 at the 12:27 mark. But a 10-2 Catamount run boosted the lead to 25-14 three minutes later.
• Vermont finished the half on a 13-4 run to lead 46-27 at halftime.
• The Catamounts extended the lead to 20-plus in the early stages of the second half.

UMBC heads back on the road when they face Hartford on Wednesday.