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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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
UMass rallies for 72-70 win at Drexel
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
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
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