By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Nothing defines a struggle better than a team having to defeat a conference foe for the third time in one season. The Massachusetts Minutemen learned that first hand Thursday night. And their leader delivered right on time. Maxie Esho led three in double figures as the UMass Minutemen erased a double-digit deficit to defeat Rhode … [Read more...] about UMass outlasts Rhode Island
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Massachusetts holds off Northern Illinois for fifth-straight win
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com DEKALB, Ill. -- Maxie Esho scored a season-high 14 points to lead four players in double figures as Massachusetts defeated Northern Illinois, 64-59, at the NIU Convocation Center Saturday. UMass (8-3) won its fifth-consecutive game overall and third road contest while shooting 48 percent from the floor and 71 percent from the free throw … [Read more...] about Massachusetts holds off Northern Illinois for fifth-straight win
Morgan’s 35 points lead UMass hoops to 85-76 win over Ohio
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. AMHERST, Mass. - Jesse Morgan scored a career-high 35 points including a Mullins Center record 24 in the first half as the UMass men's basketball team defeated Ohio 85-76 on Wednesday night. The first half performance sparked a key 23-to-1 run for the Minutemen helping them overcome a hot start for the Bobcats. Morgan's shooting performance … [Read more...] about Morgan’s 35 points lead UMass hoops to 85-76 win over Ohio
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
UMass win streak to four, defeat Davidson, 73-65
Courtesy of UMassathletics.com. AMHERST, Mass. - The UMass men's basketball team was able to improve to 10-3, Thursday night, as the Minutemen defeated Davidson, 73-65. UMass remains undefeated in the friendly confines of the Mullins Center now at a record of 5-0; 6-0 overall in home games including the season-opener at the Cage. The Minutemen are riding a four-game win … [Read more...] about UMass win streak to four, defeat Davidson, 73-65