Cross scores 24 to lead Massachusetts over Siena 79-66
AMHERST, Mass. -- — Matt Cross had 24 points in UMass' 79-66 victory over Siena on Saturday.
Cross added nine rebounds, five assists, and eight steals for the Minutemen (9-3). Keon Thompson scored 21 points while going 7 of 12 and 6 of 8 from the free throw line. Rahsool Diggins had 10 points and shot 4 for 7, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc.
Michael Eley finished with 30 points and seven rebounds for the Saints (2-11). Sean Durugordon added 22 points for Siena. Giovanni Emejuru also had 10 points, 11 rebounds and three steals. The loss is the sixth in a row for the Saints.
------
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Pat Driscoll
- Justin Porterfield
- Matt Rafferty
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 5-0 | - | 12-2 |
| Merrimack | 5-0 | - | 8-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 5-1 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Niagara | 2-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
| Siena | 2-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
| Fairfield | 2-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| Manhattan | 2-4 | 3.5 | 7-8 |
| Iona | 2-4 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
| Saint Peter's | 1-4 | 4 | 6-7 |
| Rider | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| Canisius | 1-4 | 4 | 1-15 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU | 3-1 | - | 13-4 |
| George Mason | 3-1 | - | 12-5 |
| Saint Louis | 3-1 | - | 10-7 |
| George Washington | 2-1 | 0.5 | 13-3 |
| Davidson | 2-1 | 0.5 | 12-4 |
| Duquesne | 2-1 | 0.5 | 7-9 |
| St. Bonaventure | 2-2 | 1 | 14-3 |
| Rhode Island | 2-2 | 1 | 13-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 2-2 | 1 | 11-6 |
| Richmond | 2-2 | 1 | 7-10 |
| Dayton | 1-2 | 1.5 | 11-5 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-2 | 1.5 | 10-6 |
| La Salle | 1-2 | 1.5 | 9-7 |
| Massachusetts | 1-3 | 2 | 6-11 |
| Fordham | 0-4 | 3 | 8-9 |
Men's College Basketball News