Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. PHILADELPHIA - Terrell Vinson scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half as Massachusetts erased a 17-point deficit to defeat Drexel, 72-70, and advance to the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament. The comeback marked the second time this season the Minutemen have been able to overcome a 17-point margin for a win … [Read more...] about UMass rallies for 72-70 win at Drexel
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UMass advances in NIT with 101-96 win at Mississippi State
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. STARKVILLE, Miss. - Chaz Williams scored 28 and Sean Carter added a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds as Massachusetts outlasted Mississippi State, 101-96 in double overtime in the First Round of the National Invitation Tournament at Humphrey Coliseum Tuesday night. UMass improves to 23-11 and advances to the … [Read more...] about UMass advances in NIT with 101-96 win at Mississippi State
Bona weathers storm and advances to A-10 championship game
By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – What took more than 30 minutes to build nearly dissolved in a matter of moments. It was in that latter sequence when the St. Bonaventure Bonnies showed their resolve. Demitrius Conger notched a double-double leading all scorers with 22 as St. Bonaventure withstood a late rally to defeat the UMass Minutemen, 84-80 and advance to … [Read more...] about Bona weathers storm and advances to A-10 championship game
A-10 Semi-Final Ticker: UMass vs. St. Bonaventure
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Four remain. A spot in Sunday's final is on the line. Pickin' Splinters is court side with news, notes, updates and analysis. Grab a seat on the Pine and join in the discussion. #4 St. Bonaventure and #8 UMass tip off Saturday's semi-finals. Jesse Morgan scored 21 points and Chaz Williams had 20 to lead Massachusetts to a 77-71 win over Temple (No. 24 … [Read more...] about A-10 Semi-Final Ticker: UMass vs. St. Bonaventure
UMass knocks off top-seeded Temple to advance to A-10 semifinals, 77-71
Courtesy of UMassathletics.com. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - A pair of command performances from Chaz Williams and Jesse Morgan led the UMass men's basketball team to a 77-71 upset of top-seeded No. 21 Temple on Tuesday afternoon in the opening game of the Atlantic 10 Quarterfinals at Boardwalk Hall. The win advances UMass (22-10) to the A-10 Semifinals against the winner of Saint … [Read more...] about UMass knocks off top-seeded Temple to advance to A-10 semifinals, 77-71