Turnage, Bobcats Rally Past Vermont for Road Win - Quinnipiac University Athletics

Sunday, November 8

Burlington, VT

2:00 PM

Quinnipiac University

2-1,0-0Metro

Vermont

1-2,0-0America East

Team	1	2	F
Quinnipiac	37	42	79
Vermont	40	36	76

Box Score (PDF)

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11/8/2026 6:01:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

By: QU Athletic Communications

BURLINGTON, VT — Tai Turnage scored 11 of his team-high 17 points in the second half, and Lucas Sekasi hit a clutch go-ahead three-pointer in the final minute as the Quinnipiac men's basketball team rallied past Vermont, 79-76, on Sunday afternoon at Patrick Gymnasium.

The Bobcats outscored UVM 42-36 during the second half. Quinnipiac finished on a 15-8 run over the final 5:17 of action.

The game was tied eight different times, and there were six lead changes in the back-and-forth battle.

Tom Pecora and the Bobcats finish 2-0 in America East - Metro Challenge action. Quinnipiac defeated Bryant on 66-56 on 11/5 in Hamden.

Made plays when it mattered the most! 😤 Relive some of the key moments down the stretch in today's victory at UVM. https://t.co/1UgdhvTDBk
— Quinnipiac Men's Basketball (@QU_MBB) November 8, 2026

FINAL SCORE
Quinnipiac 79, Vermont 76

LOCATION
Patrick Gymnasium | Burlington, VT

RECORDS
Quinnipiac (2-1, 0-0 Metro) | Vermont (1-2, 0-0 America East)

QUINNIPIAC STAT LEADERS

Points: Tai Turnage (17)
Rebounds: Keith McKnight (7)
Assists: Tai Turnage (6)
Steals: Keith McKnight, Tai Turnage (1)
Blocks: Holden Pierre-Louis (1)

HOW IT HAPPENED
Quinnipiac found itself playing catch-up for much of the afternoon as Vermont shot 50.0% from the field in the first half and built an advantage before taking a 40-37 lead into the locker room. The Catamounts extended their lead to nine points at 58-49 with 12:08 remaining in the second half.

That is when the Bobcats' offense ignited. Turnage caught fire from beyond the arc, draining five three-pointers without a miss on the afternoon. His triple with 4:59 to play capped a run and cut the deficit to 70-69, and another three-pointer moments later tied the game at 72-72.

Vermont responded to reclaim a 74-72 lead following a driving layup with 39 seconds left. However, Quinnipiac answered immediately when Keith McKnight converted a driving layup to knot the score at 74-74.

After a defensive stop, Sekasi pulled down an offensive rebound and drilled a crucial three-pointer with 46 seconds on the clock to put the Bobcats ahead for good, 79-74. Vermont's final push fell short as a last-second three-pointer missed its mark as time expired.

NUMBERS & NOTES

Tai Turnage paced the offense with 17 points, shooting 6-of-9 overall and a perfect 5-of-5 from 3-point range alongside 6 assists.
Keith McKnight turned in a strong all-around performance with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 steal.
Lucas Sekasi tallied 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, capped by the game-winning triple. Sekasi is averaging 10.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game through three contests.
Ali Diouf added 12 points off the bench. Diouf went 3-for-3 from the free throw line.
Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton chipped in with eight points and six rebounds.
Nas Hart and Nedas Cholevinskas each added six points. Hart made his first start of the season in the win.
Quinnipiac shot 42.9% overall (27-of-63) and displayed impressive long-range shooting at 47.8% (11-of-23) from three-point distance.
The Bobcats' bench outscored Vermont's reserves by a commanding 37-10 margin.
QU took care of the ball, turning the ball over only twice during the entire game. Guards Tai Turnage, Lucas Sekasi and Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton combined for 10 assists and no turnovers.
Quinnipiac is now 4-9 against Vermont during the Bobcats' Division I history. The two teams have split the last six matchups.

NEXT UP
The Bobcats return to Hamden for another Thursday night home matchup, hosting Monmouth on Nov. 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM from M&T Bank Arena.

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