MAINE vs. VERMONT

Time, site: 8 p.m., Alfond Arena, Orono

Records: Maine 11-14 (6-7), Vermont 19-6 (11-1)

Series, last meeting: Maine leads 68-45, Maine 69-64 Jan. 18

Key players: Maine – 6-3 G Kevin Reed (13.7 ppg, 6.1 rpg), 6-1 G Jon Sheets (10.9 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 3.0 apg), 6-5 G Junior Bernal (10.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.0 apg), 6-4 Chris Bruff (9.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg), 6-6 F Philippe Tchekane Bofia (7.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg), 6-6 G Mark Socoby (7.0 ppg, 2.4 rpg); Vermont – 6-1 G Mike Trimboli (15.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 5.0 apg, 1.9 spg), 6-7 F Joe Trapani (14.7 ppg, 5.4 rpg), 6-11 C Chris Holm (9.9 ppg, 12.1 rpg), 6-8 F Colin McIntosh (8.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg), 6-4 G Kyle Cieplicki (6.8 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.2 apg), 6-8 C/F Martin Klimes (6.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg)

Outlook: The Black Bears are reeling after losing three of their last four games including a 27-point loss to Binghamton Sunday. Vermont is coming off a road win against Albany that gives it a season sweep over the defending conference champ. The Catamounts have won seven straight and 14 of their last 15. Their last loss came against Maine at home last month. Maine is averaging 65 points and 34.7 rebounds per game. The Bears are also committing 13.8 turnovers per game. The Catamounts are averaging 69.3 points, 40.8 rebounds, and 16.6 turnovers per game. After shooting a season-low 28.9 percent from the floor, the Bears must find their shooting touch if they are to upset Vermont again.