UNH Dominates in America East Quarters, Ends Binghamton’s Semifinal Hopes
Men's basketball ousted by UNH in quarters 77-64 as New Hampshire utilized a 10-0 run in the second half to secure a lead and limit Binghamton's field goals, ultimately leading to the Bearcats' defeat in the America East quarterfinal game.
The Big PictureThe loss marks Binghamton's first quarterfinal defeat since 2017, breaking a streak of three consecutive wins in the quarterfinals and ending a three-game win streak.
By the Numbers- Binghamton shot 29% from behind the arc
- Binghamton committed 15 turnovers
- New Hampshire's 10-0 run in the second half turned the tide of the game
- Binghamton had a lead of 34-32 early in the second half before New Hampshire's comeback
Binghamton is likely to be considered for a national postseason tournament berth, possibly in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT), despite the quarterfinal loss.
Bottom LineBinghamton's defeat against New Hampshire brings an end to their quest for a third straight America East semifinal appearance, highlighting the impact of turnovers, poor shooting, and missed free throws on their performance, with a potential opportunity for a postseason tournament still on the horizon.
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