Vermont opened its regular season with a 96-37 rout of Keene State, setting a program record with 16 3-pointers. Sienna Papanastasiou-Thomas led all scorers with 20 points in her collegiate debut as the Catamounts pulled away after halftime.

By the Numbers
  • Vermont: 96 points; Keene State: 37.
  • Vermont made a program-record 16 3-pointers.
  • The Catamounts shot 53.7% from the field; Keene State shot 24.5%.
  • Papanastasiou-Thomas scored 20 points; Neta Mayshar added 18.
Yes, But

Vermont’s offense surged after halftime, but Keene State briefly outscored the Catamounts early in the fourth quarter before Vermont closed with a 15-2 run.

What's Next

Vermont hosts Quinnipiac on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. ET in the America East-Metro Basketball Challenge. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

A record-setting shooting night gave Vermont a decisive season-opening win and a confidence boost heading into its next home matchup.