On February, 20, 2009, in response to the need for budget cuts, the University of Vermont athletic department chose to eliminate the varsity baseball and softball programs after the 2008-2009 academic year.
Each of the programs has been a loyal mainstay on baseball and softball scenes within the state, as well in department lore. Baseball was the first program started at the university and consistently has one of the highest amount of native Vermonters on its roster.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Mike Trimboli had 27 points, including 12 in the final seven minutes as Vermont defeated Hartford, 79-65.
Trimboli also made 15 of 16 free throw attempts, and had five assists for the Catamounts (13-6, 4-2 America East). Colin McIntosh added 10 points, and Marqus Blakely had eight points and nine rebounds.
Michael Turner led the Hawks (6-14, 2-4) with 18 points, and Jaret von Rosenberg had 17. Both had eight rebounds.
Vermont broke a tie with 12:57 left in the first half, and led the rest of the game. Hartford shot just 36.8 percent from the field, but came within four points with 7:33 left to play.
The Catamounts opened the game with a 21-6 run, but Hartford closed the gap to 31-27 by halftime. Vermont opened up a 52-35 lead with 12:30 to play in the second half. A 13-3 Hartford run cut the deficit to 55-51 with 7:30 remaining.
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