Davidson Wildcats @ Massachusetts Minutemen
Davidson defeats UMass 77-68
AMHERST, Mass. -- — Reed Bailey scored 21 points as Davidson beat UMass 77-68 on Wednesday night.
Bailey had 10 rebounds for the Wildcats (15-9, 5-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zach Laput scored 13 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line. Connor Kochera shot 4 of 11 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.
Jaylen Curry led the way for the Minutemen (11-14, 6-6) with 14 points. Daniel Rivera added 12 points and two steals for UMass. Rahsool Diggins had 11 points and five assists.
Davidson took the lead with 6:06 left in the first half and did not give it up. Bailey led their team in scoring with 13 points in the first half to help put them ahead 37-29 at the break.
Both teams next play Saturday. Davidson hosts George Washington and UMassplays Saint Bonaventure at home.
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Game Information
Amherst, MA
Referee:Jeff Clark
Referee:Evon Burroughs
Referee:Michael Palau
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 14-2 | - | 26-3 |
| VCU | 13-3 | 1 | 22-7 |
| Dayton | 11-5 | 3 | 20-9 |
| Saint Joseph's | 11-5 | 3 | 19-10 |
| George Mason | 10-6 | 4 | 22-7 |
| Davidson | 8-7 | 5.5 | 17-11 |
| Duquesne | 8-8 | 6 | 16-13 |
| Fordham | 7-9 | 7 | 16-13 |
| George Washington | 7-9 | 7 | 16-13 |
| Rhode Island | 6-10 | 8 | 15-14 |
| Richmond | 5-11 | 9 | 15-14 |
| La Salle | 4-11 | 9.5 | 8-20 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-12 | 10 | 15-14 |
| Loyola Chicago | 3-13 | 11 | 7-22 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 16-0 | - | 29-0 |
| Akron | 15-1 | 1 | 24-5 |
| Kent State | 12-4 | 4 | 21-8 |
| Toledo | 10-6 | 6 | 16-13 |
| Ohio | 9-7 | 7 | 15-14 |
| Bowling Green | 8-9 | 8.5 | 17-13 |
| Buffalo | 6-10 | 10 | 16-13 |
| Central Michigan | 6-10 | 10 | 10-19 |
| Massachusetts | 6-11 | 10.5 | 15-15 |
| Ball State | 5-11 | 11 | 10-19 |
| Western Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-12 | 12 | 9-19 |
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