Binghamton, Vermont Post Quality Wins

In the first action since Christmas, Binghamton and Vermont added to the league's strong non-conference resume with wins over Conference USA and Atlantic 10 opponents.

D.J. Rivera continued his impressive season with 22 of his 24 points in the second half and grabbed 8 boards to help the Bearcats hold off Tulane 74-73 in New Orleans. Dwayne Jackson, who poured in 13 points, hit a pair of key baskets with his team leading 65-64 with just under two minutes left to seal the outcome. Malik Alvin also had a strong all-around game with 14 points, 6 assists and 5 steals.

All five Catamount starters had strong games, combining for all but 15 of their teams points in a 83-72 win over George Washington in the first round of the Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic at the University of Hawaii. Maurice Joseph had one his strong games in green and gold with 18 points on 5-of-9 shooting. Mike Trimboli scored 15, while Colin McIntosh contributed 15 points and 8 boards. Mr. Everything, Marqus Blakely, added 13 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks and a pair of steals. Nick Vier rounded out the starting five's production with 9 points and 7 assists.

New Hampshire came oh so close to making it a perfect day for the league. The Wildcats led by 1 with 3 minutes to play but were held scoreless the rest of the way as Hofstra pulled it out 62-57. Rony Tchatchoua tied his career high with 17 points on perfect 6-of-6 shooting and Dane DiLiegro added a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Stony Brook takes on St. Peter's at 2 tomorrow in the lone action of the day.