Martinez leads New Hampshire against Vermont after 20-point game

Published Feb. 16, 2022 1:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Vermont Catamounts (19-5, 12-1 America East) at New Hampshire Wildcats (12-10, 7-6 America East)

Durham, New Hampshire; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

LINE: New Hampshire -9.5; over/under is 134.5

BOTTOM LINE: New Hampshire hosts the Vermont Catamounts after Jayden Martinez scored 20 points in New Hampshire's 68-62 win over the UMBC Retrievers.

The Wildcats have gone 9-2 in home games. New Hampshire is fifth in the America East scoring 69.5 points while shooting 43.8% from the field.

The Catamounts have gone 12-1 against America East opponents. Vermont is fourth in the America East with 24.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Isaiah Powell averaging 5.4.

The teams square off for the second time in conference play this season. The Catamounts won the last matchup 82-68 on Jan. 7. Ben Shungu scored 29 points to help lead the Catamounts to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Martinez is scoring 14.9 points per game with 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Wildcats. Blondeau Tchoukuiengo is averaging 13.1 points and 6.1 rebounds while shooting 46.2% over the past 10 games for New Hampshire.

Ryan Davis is scoring 16.9 points per game and averaging 5.7 rebounds for the Catamounts. Shungu is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Vermont.

LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 6-4, averaging 67.9 points, 33.2 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 3.8 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.8 points per game.

Catamounts: 9-1, averaging 79.9 points, 30.8 rebounds, 16.2 assists, 5.2 steals and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 53.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.8 points.

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