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UMass vs Harvard Final: 71-68 - Recap
Noah Fernandes scored 18 points leading UMass to a 71-68 victory over Harvard at Lavietes Pavilion on Friday.
Bettors who backed UMass were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.
T.J. Weeks Jr. had 13 points for UMass and Wildens Leveque chipped in with 8 points. T.J. Weeks Jr. had 3 assists for them, while Wildens Leveque was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Harvard got 25 points from Chris Ledlum in a losing cause and another 14 points from Justice Ajogbor. Evan Nelson contributed 5 assists for them, while Chris Ledlum had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Harvard were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Harvard had a 35-28 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 Albany. Harvard will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tufts.