Iona edges Vermont with last-second layup in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Iona's Kevon Vanderhorst scored a game-winning layup just before the buzzer, leading to a 56-55 victory over Vermont men's basketball on November 2, 2026, in New Rochelle, New York. Vanderhorst, who recorded a game-high 27 points, made the decisive play after Vermont had taken a brief lead with six seconds remaining. Vermont had controlled most of the game, leading for over 84% of the time and holding a ten-point advantage at one stage. Vermont will continue its road trip with a game against Fairfield on November 5.
- •Iona wins 56-55 against Vermont in season opener.
- •Kevon Vanderhorst scores the game-winning layup.
- •Gus Yalden led Vermont with 17 points.
- •Vermont held a ten-point lead during the game.
- •Next game for Vermont is against Fairfield on November 5.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Last-second basket sinks Vermont basketball in season-opening loss at Iona
"Kevon Vanderhorst beats the buzzer with an end-to-end layup as Iona nips UVM men's basketball in a 56-55 decision on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
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