The sophomore splashed his first three-pointer of the season, coming up in big moments for UMass. The Minutemen led by as many as 20 points in the first half but were forced to weather multiple ...

In the first half, Rivera flourished as UMass went with a small-ball lineup for the second ... He then made a statement block ...

BOTTOM LINE: NJIT takes on UMass after Tariq Francis scored 23 points in NJIT's 78-69 victory over the Morehead State Eagles. The Minutemen have gone 1-1 at home. UMass is the A-10 leader with 12.6 ...

After a string of tough results, the Massachusetts men’s basketball team has its first winning streak of the season thanks to Sunday’s 80-68 win over NJIT. The Minutemen (3-5) never trailed and held a ...

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) Daniel Rivera scored 16 points as UMass rode a strong first half to beat NJIT 80-68 on Sunday. Rivera also had 11 rebounds for the Minutemen (3-5). Marqui Worthy scored 12 points, ...

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Daniel Rivera scored 16 points as UMass rode a strong first half to beat NJIT 80-68 on Sunday. Rivera also had 11 rebounds for the Minutemen (3-5). Marqui Worthy scored 12 ...

Totals 30-60 17-28 80. Halftime_UMass 41-24. 3-Point Goals_NJIT 6-22 (Francis 4-9, Kelly 1-2, Moore 1-4, Andrews 0-1, Piggee 0-1, Fulton 0-2, Robinson 0-3), UMass 3-17 (Guerengomba 1-2 ...