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UMass Defeats Hofstra 71-56 - Recap
UMass got 13 points from Tafara Gapare en route to a 71-56 victory over Hofstra on Sunday at Barclays Center.
UMass was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite.
UMass got 12 points from Matt Cross and another 12 points from Dyondre Dominguez. Keon Thompson contributed 4 assists, while Matt Cross cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Hofstra got a 13-point performance from Darlinstone Dubar, who was supported by 12 points from Warren Williams. Jaquan Carlos had 3 assists in a losing cause for Hofstra, while Darlinstone Dubar grabbed 7 rebounds.
UMass was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored UMass as they grabbed 41 boards, while Hofstra only had 28
UMass heads into a battle against North Texas. Hofstra, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Florida.