By Aaron Mansfield AMHERST, MASS. – On paper, it was a mismatch: the tallest player on Dayton’s roster is 6-foot-6, while UMass’ Cady Lalanne, averaging nearly a double-double this year, is a powerful 6-foot-10. (That’s not to mention his 7-foot-3 wingspan and that he had 43 pounds on Kendall Pollard, the forward tasked with guarding him.) On the court, it was almost … [Read more...] about On strength of Lalanne, UMass upsets Dayton
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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
Minutemen suffer tough loss to Miami, 75-62
AMHERST, Mass. - Four Miami players scored in double figures to lead the Hurricanes past the UMass basketball team 75-62 on Saturday afternoon in the Mullins Center. The Minutemen were led by Terrell Vinson's 14 points and 11 rebounds along with Chas Williams' 11 points and 10 assists. UMass struggled from the floor hitting just 18-of-63 shots, while Miami hit 25-of-52 … [Read more...] about Minutemen suffer tough loss to Miami, 75-62
A-10 Quarter-Final Ticker: Temple vs. UMass
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Eight teams descend upon the Boardwalk Hall with four spots in Saturday's semi-final 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. Leading off the day with the #1 Temple Owls pitted against the #8 UMass Minutemen. Just over a week after one of the most exciting … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarter-Final Ticker: Temple vs. UMass
Morgan’s hot shooting powers UMass past Rhode Island, 89-83
Courtesy of UMassathletics.com. AMHERST, Mass. -- Sophomore Jesse Morgan was perfect from the floor and connected on all six 3-pointers for a career-high 25 points to lead Massachusetts to a 89-83 win over Rhode Island at the Mullins Center on Saturday. UMass (20-10, 9-7 Atlantic 10) closed out the regular-season tied for fifth and will enter next week's Atlantic 10 … [Read more...] about Morgan’s hot shooting powers UMass past Rhode Island, 89-83