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Naismith Tipoff - Virginia Downs UMass 58-46 - Match Report
Virginia earned a 58-46 victory over UMass on Saturday, getting 16 points from Braxton Key at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Virginia did not, however, defeat UMass against the spread, which closed at -15.0 at most sportsbooks.
Kihei Clark had 14 points for Virginia and Jay Huff chipped in with 10 points. Kihei Clark had 6 assists for them, while Mamadi Diakite was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
UMass got 14 points from Carl Pierre in a losing cause and another 12 points from T.J. Weeks. Keon Clergeot contributed 3 assists for them, while Samba Diallo had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Virginia were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Virginia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-25.
Virginia looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Maine. UMass will aim to get back on the winning track at Rutgers.