University of Massachusets Athletics

Saturday, February 8
1:00 p.m.

University of Massachusetts

13-11,8-5Atlantic 10

38
vs
56

Davidson

13-11,8-4Atlantic 10

1
2
3
4
F
Davidson
18
15
7
16
56
Massachusetts
11
9
12
6
38
Yahmani McKayle
Photo by: Thom Kendall - UMass Athletics

Four-Game Win Streak Snapped by Davidson

February 08, 2025 | Women's Basketball

Box Score

AMHERST, Mass. -- Massachusetts (13-11, 8-5 A-10) had its four-game win streak snapped on Saturday, dropping a 56-38 decision to Davidson (13-11, 8-4 A-10) at the Mullins Center.

Yahmani McKayle led the offense with 14 points, tallying 4 steals. Chinenye Odenigbo recorded a team-high six rebounds on the day.

Breaking Down The Action 

  • Davidson got on the board first with a layup at 9:36.
  • The Wildcats then extended their scoring run to 8-0, resulting in a UMass timeout.
  • After a long scoring drought to open the game, Megan Olbrys then put the Minutewomen on the board with a free throw.
  • Following this, Olbrys scored Massachusetts' first field goal on a layup, but Davidson clashed back with a 3, making the score 13-3.
  • Back-to-back plays off turnovers from Yahmani McKayle and Allie Palmieri made it a 5 point game with 3:55 to go in the quarter.
  • Kasey Bretones nailed a 3 to cut the lead to 4 with 47 seconds remaining in the quarter, but the Wildcats negated this with a 3 of their own.
  • The Minutewomen entered the second quarter down 18-11.
  • McKayle made a layup to cut the UMass deficit to 11 after a 9-0 scoring drive from Davidson.
  • Between McKayle and Chinenye Odenigbo, Massachusetts then scored another 7 points to compete with the Wildcats' momentum.
  • After a long scoring drought to end the quarter, Massachusetts entered the half down 33-20.
  • At the half Mckayle leads the team with 9 points. UMass is doing well in forcing turnovers. They lead the STL battle 5-2
  • Made free throws from Stefanie Kulesza and a layup from Odenigbo kicked off the Minutewomen's third quarter momentum.
  • With a full team effort, Massachusetts saw an 8-0 run, making it a 39-32 game with 2:54 minutes left in the third.
  • UMass' stout defense in the third quarter saw them grab 4 more steals and hold Davidson scoreless since the 5:33 minute mark. Charlise Dunn scored the first points since 5:33 for Davidson with a made free throw with 40 seconds left, putting the score at 40-32 entering the final quarter of play.
  • The Wildcats started the fourth quarter by increasing their lead to 13 points with baskets from Mallorie Haines and Millie Prior.
  • With 5:54 left in the 4th, McKayle made two free throws to cut the lead to 10.
  • The Minutewomen followed up their strong 3rd quarter with a strong defensive effort in the 4th. 
  • Palmieri hit a key 3 with 3:37 left to cut the Minutewomen deficit to 48-38.
  • Davidson closed the game out with an 8-0 run, halting UMass' last push.

By The Numbers  
  • 4: McKayle and Kulesza have a team high 4 STL in today's game
  • 5: UMass held the wildcats scoreless for nearly 5 minutes in the third quarter which helped fuel an 8-0 run
  • 6: Odenigbo led the team with six rebounds 
  • 23: The Minutewomen forced 23 turnovers, grabbing 13 STL
  • 14: Mckayle scored a team high 14 points
  • 100: UMass shot 100% from 3 in the first quarter


Up Next

  • The Minutewomen will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to play Duquesne in their next game on Wednesay, Feb. 12. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. 
  • The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+ with links and live updates available at umassathletics.com or @UMassWBB on X (Twitter). 

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W, 72-52

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Team Stats

DC
UMass
FG%
.438
.261
3FG%
.400
.333
FT%
.500
.556
RB
35
27
TO
23
19
STL
10
13

Game Leaders

10

Yahmani McKayle

Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
5
11

Megan Olbrys

Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
3
24

Allie Palmieri

Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
02

Chinenye Odenigbo

Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0

Players Mentioned

13

Kasey Bretones

G
/ Women's Basketball
44

Stefanie Kulesza

G
/ Women's Basketball
10

Yahmani McKayle

G
/ Women's Basketball
2

Chinenye Odenigbo

C
/ Women's Basketball
11

Megan Olbrys

F
/ Women's Basketball
24

Allie Palmieri

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