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Women's Basketball Falls to Vermont 80-74
Feb. 13, 2007
ORONO, Maine - Ashley Underwood topped 20 points in scoring for the third time in the last four games with 20 points on Tuesday night, but it wasn't enough as Maine dropped a tough 80-74 decision to Vermont in Alfond Arena. The loss dropped Maine's record to 12-11 overall and 6-6 in America East. The Catamounts improved to 16-8 and 6-5 in the league, and moved a half-game ahead of Maine into sole possession of third place in America East. Underwood, the league's reigning player of the week, was 3-for-3 from behind the arc and 7-of-8 from the free throw line, while also dishing off seven assists and grabbing six rebounds. Bracey Barker chipped in with 14 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Katie Whittier added 12 points on 6-of-6 shooting from the floor. The Black Bears, as a team, shot 54 percent from the floor (26-of-48). However, Maine was not able to overcome 23 turnovers, which led to 26 Vermont points. Maine held a 70-67 lead with 5:36 to go in the game, but Vermont scored the next seven points to grab a 74-70 lead with 47 seconds remaining. The Black Bears got within two at 76-74 with :09 left on a Whittier layup, but Vermont converted four free throws down the stretch to pull out the win. Underwood and Vermonts Brittney Cross, who scored a game-high 21 points, were named the America East Players of the Game for their efforts.
Maine returns to action on Saturday when it takes on Boston University at 1 p.m., in Case Gymnasium. The game can be heard on the radio at WZON-AM 620 and worldwide on the internet at www.zoneradio.com(.)
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