Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. BAYAMON, P.R. - Tennessee scored 14 unanswered points to pull away from Massachusetts for a 83-69 win in the third-place game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez Sunday. UMass had just erased a five-point deficit and tied the game at 54 with 8:28 to play when the Vols went on their run. The Minutemen trimmed the … [Read more...] about UMass falls to Tennessee, 83-69, in Puerto Rico Tip-Off third-place game
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Sixth-ranked NC State too much for UMass in Puerto Rico Tip-Off semifinal
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. BAYAMON, P.R. -- Massachusetts put five players in double figures but it wasn't enough as sixth-ranked North Carolina State claimed a 94-76 victory in the semifinals of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez Friday. UMass (2-1) shot 40 percent and collected season-highs with nine 3-pointers, 13-of-18 from the free throw line … [Read more...] about Sixth-ranked NC State too much for UMass in Puerto Rico Tip-Off semifinal
Vinson’s tip-in secures 77-75 victory over Providence
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. BAYAMON, P.R. -- Terrell Vinson tipped-in a Chaz Williams floater in the lane to help Massachusetts defeat Providence, 77-75, in the opening round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez late Thursday night. For Vinson, it was the second buzzer-beater of his career. As a freshman, he beat the clock against … [Read more...] about Vinson’s tip-in secures 77-75 victory over Providence