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Men's Basketball to Play Exhibition at Vermont for Hurricane Relief
October 19, 2017 | Men's Basketball, Student-Athlete Academic Support Service
BOSTON, Mass. – To continue helping with hurricane relief efforts, the Boston University men's basketball team will play an exhibition game at former America East rival Vermont on Friday, Oct. 27.
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The first meeting between the two schools since 2013 will tip off at 7 p.m. with proceeds benefiting hurricane relief efforts. Fans will be able to purchase tickets with a minimum $5 donation and will have the opportunity to donate more at the time of their purchase of up to $20 per ticket.  For more information, fans can contact Vermont's ticket office at athletic.tickets@uvm.edu or call (802) 656-4410.
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"The recent hurricanes have affected so many people in the United States and the Caribbean," said head coach Joe Jones. "This exhibition game will be a tremendous opportunity for us to remain involved with the relief efforts. Vermont is a former America East foe of ours and Coach (John) Becker is a close friend of mine, so it will be great to reconnect with them while more importantly helping raise money and awareness for those directly impacted by the devastating storms."
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BU earlier in the fall was one of many schools across the country to mail a large care package of clothes and shoes to help support a relief program spearheaded by Houston men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson.
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The Terriers will enter the new season as the No. 2 selection in the Patriot League preseason poll, while the Catamounts are the defending America East champions. BU leads the all-time series, 55-44, in a rivalry that dates back to 1921-22, after claiming a 64-59 win in its last visit to Patrick Gym on Feb. 12, 2013.
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The first meeting between the two schools since 2013 will tip off at 7 p.m. with proceeds benefiting hurricane relief efforts. Fans will be able to purchase tickets with a minimum $5 donation and will have the opportunity to donate more at the time of their purchase of up to $20 per ticket.  For more information, fans can contact Vermont's ticket office at athletic.tickets@uvm.edu or call (802) 656-4410.
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"The recent hurricanes have affected so many people in the United States and the Caribbean," said head coach Joe Jones. "This exhibition game will be a tremendous opportunity for us to remain involved with the relief efforts. Vermont is a former America East foe of ours and Coach (John) Becker is a close friend of mine, so it will be great to reconnect with them while more importantly helping raise money and awareness for those directly impacted by the devastating storms."
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BU earlier in the fall was one of many schools across the country to mail a large care package of clothes and shoes to help support a relief program spearheaded by Houston men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson.
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The Terriers will enter the new season as the No. 2 selection in the Patriot League preseason poll, while the Catamounts are the defending America East champions. BU leads the all-time series, 55-44, in a rivalry that dates back to 1921-22, after claiming a 64-59 win in its last visit to Patrick Gym on Feb. 12, 2013.
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