ncaab Game Recap
UMass Minutemen vs George Washington Revolutionaries Wrap - UMass Wins 69-57
UMass grabbed a 69-57 win over George Washington on Tuesday, behind a 17-point effort from Matt Cross at Charles E. Smith Center.
Bettors who backed UMass were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.5 at sportsbooks.
UMass got 13 points from Rahsool Diggins and another 12 points from Josh Cohen. Keon Thompson contributed 4 assists, while Matt Cross cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
George Washington got a 21-point performance from Darren Buchanan Jr., who was supported by 14 points from Jacoi Hutchinson. James Bishop IV had 4 assists in a losing cause for George Washington, while Darren Buchanan Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UMass were victorious, as the score was 40-22 at the break.
UMass had a 29-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, UMass takes its act on the road to face Davidson looking for another win. For George Washington, they head on the road to face La Salle.