Fisher at Vermont 12/19/15

Vermont 84 Fisher 37

In a game where the result was never in doubt, it is how Vermont played that matters. In the past I have personally watched Vermont teams slog through these match ups with no energy and poor play. In today's game the Cats did several positive things and played with energy. In a season where they have faced a fair amount of adversity it is important to feel some success. For players who are struggling it is important to see some shots fall through the net and start to build momentum. It is also an opportunity for Becker to evaluate every player. Already this season Vermont has been forced to juggle lineups due to injury (and a suspension). As the season wears on there are going to be times where some of the other guys on the bench need to be ready to play minutes. Today Dylan Sinnickson certainly was able to showcase what he can bring to the Cats. It was no coincidence that with the lower level of opponent, Dylan was able to log more successful minutes. However, if he can learn the offense and some of the finer points of the game, he could find some positive minutes later in the season. Dylan is an exceptional athlete and a very strong rebounder. Those are two aspects of his game that can definitely get him on the court. He also showcased a very nice shooting touch and I think most importantly showed that in the right situation he could be valuable. I am by no means saying he is going to start playing every game, but in a pinch due to foul trouble or injury he may be able to contribute. Either way what a great game for him to get a double double (11 points, 12 rebounds)  for the Cats. I will also say that during this stretch of tough games and turmoil, Cam Ward has quietly been Vermont's most consistent player. He has scored in double figures in seven of the last eight games and still has a knack for hitting big shots. He is the young player this year who seems to be stepping up and becoming a bit of a leader on the team. Now it is off to Northeastern which will be a very tough game on the road. Hopefully Vermont can use some of the positive momentum to put together a full effort away from Patrick Gym.