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UMass Defeats La Salle 85-66 - Recap
Tre Mitchell went off for 37 points and added 5 rebounds leading UMass to a 85-66 win over La Salle on Wednesday at Tom Gola Arena.
Bettors who backed UMass were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.0 at sportsbooks.
UMass got 14 points from Carl Pierre and another 11 points from Noah Fernandes. Noah Fernandes contributed 9 assists, while Cairo McCrory cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
La Salle got a 17-point performance from David Beatty, who was supported by 9 points from Jack Clark. Ayinde Hikim had 2 assists in a losing cause for La Salle, while Christian Ray grabbed 8 rebounds.
UMass had a 32-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UMass looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the George Mason. La Salle will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Delaware.