ncaab Game Recap
Recap - UMass Defeats Siena 79-66
UMass got 24 points from Matt Cross en route to a 79-66 victory over Siena on Saturday at William D. Mullins Center.
UMass earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -17.5-point spread.
Keon Thompson had 21 points for UMass and Rahsool Diggins chipped in with 10 points. Matt Cross had 5 assists for them, while Matt Cross was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Siena got a 30-point performance from Michael Eley, who was supported by 22 points from Sean Durugordon. Mason Courtney had 3 assists in a losing cause for Siena, while Giovanni Emejuru grabbed 11 rebounds.
UMass led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Siena had a 31-29 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 Duquesne. Siena will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Fairfield.