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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 6-0 | - | 18-1 |
| Saint Louis | 6-0 | - | 18-1 |
| Dayton | 5-0 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| VCU | 4-2 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Davidson | 3-2 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Richmond | 3-3 | 3 | 13-6 |
| George Washington | 3-3 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Duquesne | 2-4 | 4 | 10-9 |
| La Salle | 2-4 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Rhode Island | 1-4 | 4.5 | 10-8 |
| St. Bonaventure | 1-5 | 5 | 12-7 |
| Fordham | 1-5 | 5 | 10-9 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-15 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 8-0 | - | 20-0 |
| Akron | 6-1 | 1.5 | 15-4 |
| Kent State | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-5 |
| Ohio | 5-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Bowling Green | 4-3 | 3.5 | 13-6 |
| Toledo | 4-3 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Buffalo | 3-4 | 4.5 | 13-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-4 | 4.5 | 9-10 |
| Massachusetts | 3-5 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-5 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| Ball State | 2-5 | 5.5 | 6-13 |
| Western Michigan | 1-6 | 6.5 | 7-12 |
| Central Michigan | 1-6 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
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