University of Massachusets Athletics
Postgame Notes: UMass 78, Yale 69
December 28, 2006 | Men's Basketball
Dec. 28, 2006
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* UMass equaled its earliest date in school history for the 10th win of the season as they moved to 10-3 on Dec. 28, 2006. They also won their 10th game on Dec. 28, 1991 as they moved to 10-2 that time.
* James Life reached double-figures for the second game in a row and eighth time in 13 games this season with 16. He had nine in the first half. It was his 23rd career game at UMass with 10 or more.
* Stephane Lasme had a career-high 16 rebounds for his 18th career game with double-figure rebounds. He had nine in the first half alone.
* Lasme had a Mullins Center defensive rebounds record with 15.
* Rashaun Freeman reached double-figures for the 12th time in 13 games this season and 76 in 98 career games with 12.
* Tiki Mayben scored in double-figures for the second time in his career with 10. He had 12 in his collegiate debut against Dartmouth.
* Brandon Thomas scored in double figures for the fourth time this season with 11. It was his 26th career double with more than 10.
* UMass jumped out to a 10-0 lead to start the game in the first 5:04.
* Etienne Brower drew his first start for UMass at small forward. Chris Lowe also returned to the starting line-up for the second time this year and first since the Central Connecticut game (12/9).
* Travis Ford turns 37 years old tomorrow.
