Saturday, March 2
Davidson, N.C.
2:30 p.m.
Davidson College
15-14,5-11Atlantic 10
67
vs
69
Massachusetts
19-10,10-7Atlantic 10
1
2
F
Massachusetts
35
34
69
Davidson
31
36
67
‘Cats Drop Another Heartbreaker in A-10 Play; Fall to UMass, 69-67
3/2/2024 5:08:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Matt Cross scored a game-high 26 points on 9-of-12 shooting and Massachusetts used a late rally to get by Davidson, 69-67, in Atlantic 10 men's basketball action Saturday afternoon inside John M. Belk Arena.
For the Wildcats, it's their eighth loss in league play by five or fewer points as they fall to 15-14 overall and 5-11 in the conference.
Trailing 57-51 after a pair of Minutemen treys, Davidson used a 15-6 spurt capped by three straight backdoor layups from Connor Kochera to go back in front 66-63 with 1:25 to play.
On the next two possessions, UMass (19-10, 10-7 A-10) forced a pair of Wildcat miscues turning them into points at the other end to re-take the lead for good. Davidson missed a free throw in the closing seconds and had another turnover with a chance to tie or take the lead.
Despite the loss, Reed Bailey continued his impressive play for Davidson with 22 points. He was joined in double figures by Kochera (16) and Grant Huffman (14).
Sean Logan led the 'Cats on the defensive end with a career-high five blocks in 30 minutes of action.
The Minutemen, who shot just 37 percent overall, finished with a 45-31 advantage on the glass, including 20 offensive rebounds that led to 18 second-chance points.
UMass, which led 35-31 at the half, reeled off eight unanswered late in the first 20 minutes to break a 25-25 deadlock.
Up Next
Davidson will close out its home slate Wednesday when Loyola Chicago visits for a 7 p.m. tip.
For the Wildcats, it's their eighth loss in league play by five or fewer points as they fall to 15-14 overall and 5-11 in the conference.
Trailing 57-51 after a pair of Minutemen treys, Davidson used a 15-6 spurt capped by three straight backdoor layups from Connor Kochera to go back in front 66-63 with 1:25 to play.
On the next two possessions, UMass (19-10, 10-7 A-10) forced a pair of Wildcat miscues turning them into points at the other end to re-take the lead for good. Davidson missed a free throw in the closing seconds and had another turnover with a chance to tie or take the lead.
Despite the loss, Reed Bailey continued his impressive play for Davidson with 22 points. He was joined in double figures by Kochera (16) and Grant Huffman (14).
Sean Logan led the 'Cats on the defensive end with a career-high five blocks in 30 minutes of action.
The Minutemen, who shot just 37 percent overall, finished with a 45-31 advantage on the glass, including 20 offensive rebounds that led to 18 second-chance points.
UMass, which led 35-31 at the half, reeled off eight unanswered late in the first 20 minutes to break a 25-25 deadlock.
Up Next
Davidson will close out its home slate Wednesday when Loyola Chicago visits for a 7 p.m. tip.
Team Stats
UMass
DC
FG%
.358
.482
3FG%
.208
.143
FT%
.696
.647
RB
47
31
TO
11
10
STL
4
4
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
16
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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