By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- 14. That’s how many years it had been since St. Bonaventure had beaten a ranked opponent before they defeated UMass last night. 24. That’s how many chances the Bonnies had to accomplish the feat since 2000. They failed every time. Six. That’s how many times St. Bonaventure lost by six points or less this season, … [Read more...] about Bona senior class etches its mark with upset of #21UMass
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Kellogg and No. 15 UMass ready for road play in the A-10
By Paul Gotham Derek Kellogg knows well the challenges presented by the Atlantic 10 schedule. The fifth-year coach of the No. 15 UMass Minutemen (14-1/2-0) is also aware that his current team has NCAA Tournament potential. Meeting those possibilities requires passing tests, and UMass will get one of those challenges when they take the court tonight at George Mason. “It … [Read more...] about Kellogg and No. 15 UMass ready for road play in the A-10
VCU’s Havoc Defense Pushes Rams Into A-10 Finals
By Ryan Lazo BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Virginia Commonwealth University honed their defensive style in relative obscurity as they resided in the Colonial Athletic Association, but in their first season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Rams have taken Brooklyn by storm. In their 11th conference semifinal tournament game over the past 12 years, VCU never once panicked … [Read more...] about VCU’s Havoc Defense Pushes Rams Into A-10 Finals
UMass defeats Elon overtime, 78-73
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Terrell Vinson scored a career-high 22 points and Chaz Williams netted 20 points as the UMass men's basketball team outlasted Elon 78-73 in overtime on Saturday afternoon at the Mass Mutual Center. The game was a back-and-forth affair with 11 ties and six lead changes until the Minutemen took control in the bonus … [Read more...] about UMass defeats Elon overtime, 78-73
Jesse Morgan’s late shooting streaks UMass past Northeastern 72-66
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. BOSTON - Jesse Morgan scored 12 of his 18 points in the final seven minutes of play as the UMass basketball team overcame a late second-half deficit to defeat Northeastern 72-66 on Tuesday evening at Matthews Arena. After Morgan's fourth three-pointer of the game tied the game 62-62 with just over three minutes to go, the Minutemen received … [Read more...] about Jesse Morgan’s late shooting streaks UMass past Northeastern 72-66