Seeing Maroon: One step forward, two steps back
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Massachusetts head coach Matt McCall, right, argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Dayton. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) John Minchillo
Published: 2/8/2021 5:37:34 PM
From highest of highs to lowest of lows for the UMass men’s basketball team this past weekend.
On Saturday night, the Minutemen picked up arguably their biggest win of the Matt McCall era, going on the road without two of their best players and beating rival Rhode Island, 75-63.
It’s the first time in seven years UMass has swept the Rams, and it got contributions from multiple role players like Ronnie DeGray III, Mark Gasperini and Cairo McCoy to get the job done with Tre Mitchell and Noah Fernandes out with injuries. Senior Carl Pierre dropped in a team-high 19 points to lead the offensive charge.