Lamb scores 42, Vermont outlast St Bonaventure in 2 OTs

Dec 19, 2018, 03:22 am

BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Anthony Lamb poured in a career-high 42 points, scoring five straight late in the second overtime, to propel Vermont to an 82-76 victory over St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night.

Lamb sank 15 of 28 shots, including 6 of 14 from 3-point range, to help the Catamounts (9-3) run their winning streak to six. Stef Smith added 21 points and seven rebounds and Robin Duncan scored 11 with six assists and five boards. Duncan's layup with two seconds remaining in regulation sent the game to overtime.

Osun Osunniyi and Kyle Lofton opened the second overtime with layups to give the Bonnies (4-7) a 76-72 lead with 3:13 remaining. But Smith answered with a 3-pointer and Lamb made two free throws to give the Catamounts a 77-76 lead with 1:46 left to play. Lamb followed with a 3-pointer off a Bonnies turnover with 52 seconds to go for an 80-76 lead. Vermont hit 3 of 4 free throws in the final nine seconds.

Courtney Stockard topped St. Bonaventure with 27 points and nine rebounds before fouling out. Lofton added 23 points and four assists. Lofton's layup with 7 seconds left in the first overtime left the game tied at 72. The Bonnies were playing for the first time in 10 days.