How to watch Bryant vs. Vermont basketball game
Halftime Report
Only one more half stands between Bryant and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have jumped out to a quick 38-30 lead against Vermont.
Bryant came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Vermont Catamounts @ Bryant Bulldogs
Current Records: Vermont 9-8, Bryant 7-9
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
- Where: Chace Athletic Center — Smithfield, Rhode Island
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $45.00
What to Know
Bryant is 0-4 against Vermont since January of 2023 but things could change on Saturday. Both will face off in an America East battle at 4:00 p.m. ET at Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs are the slight favorite, but fans should be in for an exciting match likely to go down to the wire.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Bryant finally turned things around against Maine on Saturday. They put a hurting on the Black Bears to the tune of 81-55.
Bryant smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Maine only pulled down six.
Meanwhile, Vermont waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with two straight wins… but they left with three. They managed a 67-63 victory over the River Hawks.
Bryant’s win bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Vermont, they have been performing well recently as they’ve won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-8 record this season.
Saturday’s game is shaping up to be a scrappy match: Bryant has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 40.8 rebounds per game. It’s a different story for Vermont, though, as they’ve been averaging only 33.1. Given Bryant’s sizable advantage in that area, Vermont will need to find a way to close that gap.
Bryant lost to Vermont at home by a decisive 65-48 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Bryant have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Odds
Bryant is a 3-point favorite against Vermont, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as a 2.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 141.5 points.
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Series History
Vermont has won all of the games they’ve played against Bryant in the last 2 years.
- Feb 24, 2024 – Vermont 65 vs. Bryant 48
- Jan 27, 2024 – Vermont 67 vs. Bryant 57
- Feb 25, 2023 – Vermont 70 vs. Bryant 66
- Jan 05, 2023 – Vermont 74 vs. Bryant 64
