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Recaps Of Basketball's 83-67 Win Over Northeastern

By Dave Gunn on November 15, 2011 9:07 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The men's basketball team improved to 2-0 on Monday night with a 83-67 win over Northeastern at the Mullins Center. Sophomore point guard Chaz Williams led the way again for the Minutemen, recording the first double-double of his career with 20 points and 10 assists, both tying career-highs. Terrell Vinson (14) and Sampson Carter (12) both reached double-figures for the second game in a row. Check out coverage of the game below.

Football Media Coverage On Move To FBS, MAC

By Jason Yellin on April 21, 2011 10:00 PM

Here are various stories on UMass' elevation to the FBS and MAC.

• ESPN: UMass football announces move to MAC in 2012

• ESPN: UMass to join MAC in 2012 | More on UMass move to the MAC

• USA Today: UMass football to join FCS, MAC Conference in 2012

• USA Today: UMass officially joins Mid-American Conference in football

• Sporting News: UMass To The MAC

• Boston Globe: Kraft rose to occasion

• Springfield Republican: A pipedream no more, UMass officially becomes an FBS program

• Springfield Republican: Gillette had to be part of move, but Western Mass. is left behind

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Gillette Stadium new home for UMass football beginning in 2012

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Upgrade creates need for more women's scholarships

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Opinion on campus divided over football program shift

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: UMass to join MAC in upgrade to Football Bowl Subdivision

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: With move to MAC, Minutemen may play weeknight football

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Upgrade means new challenges for UMass football

• Boston Herald: Buckley: Move to Gillette boosts big-time hopes

• Boston Herald: UMass goes deep for football glory

• Boston Herald UMass moves up to FBS

• Worcester Telegram: UMass, Gillette cut a big-time football deal

• Berkshire Eagle: UMass makes its move to DivisionI-FBS, MAC

• Hartford Courant: UMass Makes Move To FBS Official

• Attleboro Sun-Chronicle: Kraft: UMass to be boon

• Daily Collegian: UMass football officially announces move to FBS

• Philadelphia Inquirer: UMass joins MAC for football Philadelphia Inquirer 2011-04-20

• Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Marriage of UMass and MAC a winner, for now: Analysis

• Detroit News: UMass is 'excellent addition' to MAC for football

• Columbus Dispatch: College football: UMass is a good fit, MAC chief says

• Washington Post: UMass football to join Mid-American conference starting in 2012

• Fox Sports: UMass' move puts program in FBS

• The Sports Network: UMass football to join Mid-American Conference in 2012

• Kalamazoo Gazette: No decision on MAC division alignment after UMass joins as football-only member

• Oxford Press: UMass arrival brings challenge

• Ball State Daily News: FOOTBALL: Massachusetts makes move to MAC official

• CSNNE.com: Kraft: 'We have to find a way to get players back in'

• NCAA.com: UMass set to join MAC in 2012

• Berkshire Eagle: UMass football joining Division I-FBS, Mid-American Conference in 2012

• WBUR Radio: Littlefield On Sports: UMass Football Takes It Up A Notch

• College Football Talk: MAC officially adds UMass as newest member

• SB Nation: UMass Officially Joins The Mid-American Conference

• Seacoast Online: With UMass football moving to FBS, what's next for UNH?

• ABC40: McGuirk No More

• NBC22: UMass football to play games in Foxboro

Here are video interviews from the event:

• Interview With UMass Amherst Chancellor Robert C. Holub On UMass' Move To FBS

• Interview With UMass A.D. John McCutcheon On UMass' Move To FBS

• Interview With MAC Commish Jon Steinbrecher On UMass' Move To FBS

• Interview With Kevin Morris On UMass' Move To FBS

• Interview With Phil Buttafuoco On UMass' Move To FBS

• Interview With James J. Karam On UMass' Move To FBS

Continue reading Football Media Coverage On Move To FBS, MAC.

Recaps Of UMass' Loss To Dayton In The A-10s

By Jason Yellin on March 9, 2011 6:36 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at the 78-50 defeat to Dayton in the Atlantic 10 Tournament First Round on Tuesday night.

• Springfield Republican: CBI invitation or no, the UMass basketball season looks

• Springfield Republican: After an A-10 basketball loss to Dayton, UMass is rethinking

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Dayton crushes Minutemen in Atlantic 10 Tournament

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen could still keep playing in one of 16-team tourneys

• Boston Globe: Flyers race past Minutemen

• Boston Herald: Minutemen out in ugly fashion

• Worcester Telegram: Flyers bounce Minutemen from tournament

• Daily Collegian: Lack of offense spells Minutemen

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen's season ends in blowout loss to Dayton

• Dayton Daily News: Flyers blow by UMass 78-50

• SB Nation: Atlantic 10 Tournament Results And Schedule For Day Two

• WWLP NBC22: Dayton knocks UMass out of the A-10's

• WHIO: Flyers Cruise Over UMass 78-50

Look Back At UMass' Hoop Loss At Fordham

By Jason Yellin on March 6, 2011 8:58 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are the recaps from UMass' 77-73 loss at Fordham on Saturday as the Rams snapped a 41-game conference losing streak.

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Despite loss at Fordham, Minutemen will host A-10 game

• Springfield Republican: UMass hits bottom by losing to Fordham, the A-10's bottom

• Worcester Telegram: UMass hits bottom with loss

• Boston Globe: Minutemen roughed up by Fordham

• Boston Herald: UMass bottoms out against Rams

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen clinch first-round home game despite loss

• The Examiner: Minutemen allow Fordham to end conference losing streak

• Wall Street Journal: Fordham edges Massachusetts 77-73

• ESPN.com: Fordham tops UMass to snap 41-game A-10 skid

• Bleacher Report: Fordham Snaps 41-Game Atlantic-10 Losing Streak After Win over UMass

UMass will host Dayton on Tuesday at the Mullins Center at 9 p.m., here are stories on the Flyers, who lost at George Washington Saturday.

• Dayton Daily News: Flyers end season on a loss to George Washington

• Dayton Daily News: Things that stood out from UD-GW game

• Springfield News Sun: Staten good to the last block

• Springfield News Sun: Flyers rally, fall in final seconds

• Washington Post: George Washington vs. Dayton: Jabari Edwards saves the day for Colonials

Recaps Of UMass' Near-Upset Of Temple

By Jason Yellin on March 3, 2011 7:12 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

UMass basketball battled the three-time defending A-10 Champions, but lost 73-67 in overtime on Wednesday. Still, the Minutemen hold fate in their own hands when it comes to hosting a first-round A-10 Tournament game. A win on Saturday at Fordham OR several other scenarios would result in a home game to start the postseason. Read about the Temple game and the postseason situation here:

• Springfield Republican: OT loss to Temple leaves UMass basketball team in a scramble

• Springfield Republican: As his career winds down, UMass senior Gurley soldiers on

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Atlantic 10 home game within reach for Minutemen

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen put scare in Temple, but Owls pull away for OT victory

• Boston Globe: Bottom falls out on UMass in OT

• Worcester Telegram: Intense UMass lets down in OT vs. Owls

• Boston Herald: Temple defeats UMass in overtime

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen lose in overtime to No. 24 Temple on senior night

• Daily Collegian: UMass nearly defeats A-10 elite in Temple

• The Examiner: Minutemen fall to Owls on Senior Night

• WWLP NBC22: 'Owlful' overtime, Temple edges UMass

• Philadelphia Inquirer: Owls get by UMass in overtime

• Philadelphia Daily News: Close win over UMass was just what Temple needed

• St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A quick look at the Atlantic 10 race

Recaps Of Sunday's Loss At La Salle

By Jason Yellin on February 28, 2011 6:42 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are the recaps from Sunday's loss at La Salle.

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Missed chance for UMass to ensure A-10 home game

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen get 'outtoughed' by La Salle

• Springfield Republican: UMass gets blasted by La Salle, 72-51

• Springfield Republican: UMass basketball heads into March, still searching for an identity

• Boston Globe: No-show job by UMass

• Worcester Telegram: Minutemen fall flat in Philly

• Philadelphia Inquirer: La Salle shows mental toughness in win over UMass

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen fall big to Explorers on road

• CBS 3 Springfield: - News and Weather for Western Massachusetts

• ESPN.com: La Salle 72, Massachusetts 51

Recaps Of The Hoop Win Over St. Joe's

By Jason Yellin on February 24, 2011 6:40 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at the 69-51 win over Saint Joseph's with these articles.

• Boston Globe: UMass puts it all together

• Boston Herald: Anthony Gurley, Minutemen score a big win

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen trounce Saint Joseph's

• Daily Collegian: Gurley returns to form against Saint Joseph's

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: UMass basketball easily wins rematch with Hawks at Mullins Center

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Gurley shakes slump to lead Minutemen

• Masslive: Derek Kellogg and his 'Gurley Men' overwhelm St. Joe's 69-51

• Springfield Republican: UMass drubs Saint Joseph's to clinch winning regular-season

• Worcester Telegram: Minutemen thrive with complete game

• ESPN: Massachusetts 69, Saint Joseph's 51

Recaps Of UMass' Loss To Duquesne

By Jason Yellin on February 17, 2011 6:33 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are the stories from the media about the Minutemen's 81-63 loss to Duquesne on Wednesday night.

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Dukes dominate early, freshmen can't rescue Minutemen

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: With playing time, Morgan delivers for UMass

• Springfield Republican:Morgan is a bright spot in UMass' 81-63 loss to Duquesne

• Boston Globe: Balanced Dukes flatten Minutemen

• Boston Herald: Poor start KOs UMass

• Worcester Telegram: Reeling UMass drubbed by Duquesne

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen continue slump after torrid start

• Daily Collegian: Freshman Morgan shines in UM loss

• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Duquesne wins at Massachusetts, 81-63

• Pittsburgh Review-Tribune: Defense, balanced scoring lift Duquesne over UMass

• SB Nation Pittsburgh: Duquesne Basketball Gets Back On Track With Win Over UMass

• CBS Sports: Duquesne 81, Massachusetts 63

• WWLP NBC22: Dukes down UMass, 81-63

Look Back At UMass' 59-51 Hoop Loss To GW

By Jason Yellin on February 14, 2011 8:46 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Read the recaps on the loss in the following outlets:

• Boston Globe: Gurley and UMass are contained

• Springfield Republican: Sunday's game helped show why UMass basketball is a hard sell

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen offense sputters in loss to George Washington

• Masslive: The UMass Basketball Minutemen: Just not good enough to win

• Worcester Telegram: Late 17-0 blitz dooms Minutemen

• Daily Collegian: UMass basketball drops third-straight to Colonials

• Daily Collegian: Offense sluggish for sinking Minutemen

• GW Hatchet: GW uses strong second half to earn win

• WWLP NBC22: G.W. bounces past UMass in 2nd half

• ESPN.com: George Washington 59, Massachusetts 51

News Recaps Of UMass' 64-54 Win Over URI

By Jason Yellin on January 31, 2011 7:00 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Read about the game in the following recaps.

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Gurley hits critical 3 as shot clock expires to key UMass win over URI

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: UMass notes: Bailey bobbles big moment (but scores anyway)

• Springfield Republican: Hashim "Big City'' Bailey delivers a big play at a big time

• Masslive: UMass beats Rhode Island 64-54: Highlights and Postgame

• Boston Globe: UMass numbers start to take shape

• Worcester Telegram: Big City's rumble sparks Minutemen

• CBS 3 Springfield: Minutemen Take Down URI, Now 5-2 in A-10

• Daily Collegian: Gurley, Bailey make big plays over URI

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen defeat Rams

• Providence Journal: UMass 64, URI 54: Not much goes right for Rams

• Providence Journal: URI journal: Knee injury knocks out Outerbridge

• ESPN: UMass continues to roll by topping Rhode Island

Recaps Of Women's Basketball's Win At The Cage

By Jillian Jakuba on January 6, 2011 12:16 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

For the first time since December 4, 2004, the UMass women's basketball team played a game at the Curry Hicks Cage on Wednesday night and trounced Holy Cross, 75-50.

Dick Baker has a recap of the win over the Crusaders on MassLive.com. The victory was also covered by Paul Jarvey of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Recaps Of UMass' 71-54 Basketball Win Over BU

By Jason Yellin on January 1, 2011 9:18 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at the basketball victory over BU on New Year's Eve in these stories.

• Boston Globe: UMass breaks away after break

• Boston Herald: Anthony Gurley, UMass just grand against BU

• Springfield Republican: Anthony Gurley helps UMass shake BU to snap losing streak

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen end losing streak with win over BU

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Carter rebounds in second half

• Worcester Telegram: Gurley looks grand as Minutemen win

• SportsPages Magazine: UMass Pulls Away from BU in, 71-54, Win

• Associated Press: Gurley's 21 points lift Massachusetts to 71-54 win over Boston University

Recaps Of UMass' Loss To No. 24 UCF

By Jason Yellin on December 23, 2010 4:58 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at the UMass 64-59 loss to No. 24 UCF at the Mullins Center in front of the largest home crowd of the season.

• Springfield Republican: Better late than never, Marcus Jordan helps UCF edge UMass

• Springfield Republican: Bad ankle can't keep guard Javorn Farrell out of the lineup

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen rally but fall to Central Florida

• Daily Hampshire Gazette Notebook: Strong game delivered by UMass freshman Putney

• Worcester Telegram: Feeble offense dooms UMass

• Boston Globe: UMass comes up short

• ESPN.com: UCF stays perfect by holding off Massachusetts

• Fox Sports.com: The new MJ

• MSNBC.com: MJ's son helps UCF win first game as ranked team

• SportsPage Magazine: UMass Falls to #24 UCF in Slugfest, 64-59

• Central Florida Future: Knights defeat UMass Minutemen, 64-59

• UCF Today: 11- 0 Knights on their way to a special season

Recaps Of UMass' Hoop Loss To Seton Hall

By Jason Yellin on December 13, 2010 9:10 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at Seton Hall's 104-79 win over UMass on Saturday.

• Springfield Republican: The spirit is willing, but the defense is weak for UMass in 104-79 loss to ...

• Boston Globe: Seton Hall hammers Minutemen

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Seton Hall sets Mullins Center points record in big win over Minutemen

• Worcester Telegram: No 'D' dooms UMass to loss

• Newark Star-Ledger: Seton Hall uses balanced scoring to ease past Massachusetts

• WWLP NBC22: Seton Hall decks UMass

• The Examiner: Seton Hall men rout UMass

• South Orange Juice: Seton Hall Basketball: JP's 5 Thoughts- Threes, Assists, Herb, Keon, Cupcakes ...

• Kansas City Star: Recap: Massachusetts vs. Seton Hall

Recaps Of The Basketball Win At The Cage

By Jason Yellin on November 29, 2010 7:44 AM | 2 Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at the media stories on the 83-76 win over Holy Cross at the Curry Hicks Cage on Saturday.

• Springfield Republican: The past is over, but UMass' game at the Cage shows it is worth revisiting ...

• Springfield Republican: Rage at the Cage: UMass holds on to beat Holy Cross at Curry Hicks

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen hold on to defeat Holy Cross

• Worcester Telegram: UMass keeps Purple caged

• Boston Globe: Minutemen are all the rage in the Cage

• Boston Herald: UMass will take it

• Daily Collegian: UMass extends unbeaten streak with victory in the Cage

• Examiner: Minutemen Winners in Return to the Cage

• Arena Digest: UMass returns to Curry Hicks Cage -- for single game

Continue reading Recaps Of The Basketball Win At The Cage.

Telegram: Minutemen Have Work Cut Out

By Jason Yellin on November 10, 2010 7:33 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette has a season preview of the UMass basketball team. Anthony Gurley knows what the UMass men's basketball team has ahead of it this season.

"It's not going to be an easy season," the redshirt senior said. "We know what we have to work on. We've definitely got to continue to get better on the defensive end, rebounding the basketball, and just fine-tuning everything. "We've just got to keep our confidence and make sure we play as hard as we can every single time we step on the floor."

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