Kochera scores 29 as Davidson takes down UMass 93-78
AMHERST, Mass. -- — Reserve Connor Kochera scored 18 of his 29 points in the second half to help lead Davidson past UMass 93-78 on Saturday.
Kochera was 10 of 13 shooting (7 for 9 from distance) for the Wildcats (11-12, 4-7 Atlantic 10 Conference). Foster Loyer scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half. David Skogman shot 5 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.
The Minutemen (13-10, 4-7) were led in scoring by Matt Cross, who finished with 28 points. Dyondre Dominguez added 12 points for UMass. T.J. Weeks also had 10 points.
Davidson took the lead with 2:56 left in the first half and led for the remainder. The Wildcats led 38-35 at halftime and used an 8-0 run in the second half to build a 14-point lead.
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Both teams play Fordham next, Davidson on Saturday at home and UMass on the road on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sean Hull
- Ed Corliss
- Nick Terry
2023-24 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Richmond | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
Loyola Chicago | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
Dayton | 14-4 | 1 | 25-8 |
Massachusetts | 11-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
VCU | 11-7 | 4 | 24-14 |
Duquesne | 10-8 | 5 | 25-12 |
George Mason | 9-9 | 6 | 20-12 |
St. Bonaventure | 9-9 | 6 | 20-13 |
Saint Joseph's | 9-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
La Salle | 6-12 | 9 | 16-17 |
Fordham | 6-12 | 9 | 13-20 |
Rhode Island | 6-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
Davidson | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
Saint Louis | 5-13 | 10 | 13-20 |
George Washington | 4-14 | 11 | 15-17 |