Coming into the game the Cats had lost their last four straight games but despite a strong showing by the Cats, Iona hung onto the win 73-72.
Before the game, Vermont retired the jersey of former Catamount Trevor Gaines #45 in a ceremony that featured a presentation of his Jersey to his surviving family members and his banner hosted into the rafters. Several of Vermont's former basketball players were on hand for the ceremonies as well as coach Tom Brennan.
