University of Vermont men’s basketball stops skid with gritty defensive win [Video]

University of Vermont men’s basketball entered Saturday riding a 28-game winning streak against Maine, but that’d be put to the test this season. The Black Bears held the second spot in the America East standings in one of their best seasons in recent memory.In a back and forth affair, Shamir Bogues broke a deadlock score with a three-pointer to help carry Vermont to a 55-49 victory against Maine. TJ Hurley led the way with 15 points for the Catamounts which helped Vermont break a two-game losing skid.UVM head coach John Becker shortened his bench Saturday afternoon, with only six players playing at least eight minutes. Freshman Sean Blake saw one of his biggest roles of the season, and he took advantage.”Season has kind of been up and down for me personally,” said Blake after the game. ” just stayed ready and waited for my turn.”The Mississauga, Ontario native led the …