Pierre scores 21 to lift UMass past VCU 60-52
AMHERST, Mass. -- Carl Pierre had 21 points as UMass topped VCU 60-52 on Wednesday night.
Tre Mitchell had 19 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks for UMass (13-15, 7-8 Atlantic 10 Conference). Sean East II added 10 points and six assists.
VCU scored 19 points in the second half, a season low for the team.
Marcus Santos-Silva had 14 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks for the Rams (17-11, 7-8), who have now lost five games in a row. De'Riante Jenkins added 13 points and seven rebounds.
UMass matches up against Richmond on the road on Saturday. VCU matches up against George Washington at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Clark
- Les Jones
- Doug Sirmons
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
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