Catamounts Split Thanksgiving Weekend: Hockey & Basketball Action Heats Up
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Vermont Catamounts teams experienced a varied Thanksgiving weekend, with women’s hockey and men’s basketball competing at home while women’s basketball traveled to Hawaii and men’s hockey faced Dartmouth. The period from November 28th to 30th saw action across multiple fronts for the University of Vermont’s athletic programs, offering fans a full slate of competition. Details on individual game schedules and results are outlined below.
Home Court Advantage for Women’s Hockey & Men’s Basketball
Vermont women’s hockey hosted Cornell in a two-game series at Gutterson Fieldhouse. Games were scheduled for Friday, November 28th at 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 29th at 3 p.m.
Meanwhile, Vermont men’s basketball welcomed Ivy League contender Yale to Patrick Gym on Sunday, November 30th, with tip-off at 2 p.m. This matchup presented a significant early-season test for the Catamounts.
Road Challenges & Island Competition
The Vermont men’s hockey team journeyed to Dartmouth for a contest on Friday, November 28th, beginning at 7 p.m. This away game provided a challenging environment for the Catamounts.
Across the country, the Vermont women’s basketball team participated in the three-day Rainbow Wahine Showdown in Hawaii. Their schedule included matchups against Hawaii on Friday, November 28th at 8:30 p.m., Santa Clara on Saturday, November 29th at 8 p.m., and Lindenwood on Sunday, November 30th at 6 p.m.
Looking Ahead
Detailed scores and statistics from all games played during the Thanksgiving weekend are available for review. For further updates and coverage of Vermont Catamounts athletics, fans can follow Alex Abrami at @aabrami5 and Judith Altneu at @Judith_Altneu on X, formerly known as Twitter.
