NEW YORK (WCAX) – The University of Vermont Men’s Basketball Team is poised for their moment in the spotlight on Friday as they take on Duke in the NCAA Tournament.
The Cats earned a #13 seed in the South Region and will face the five-time national champion Blue Devils in Brooklyn. It’s their third consecutive America East title and their 11th overall.
Channel 3′s Jack Fitzsimmons and Michael Dugan report on the pre-game preparations.
The game will air live on WCAX at 7:10 p.m.
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