Mitchell scores 24 to lift UMass past La Salle 75-64
PHILADELPHIA -- Tre Mitchell had 24 points as UMass defeated La Salle 75-64 on Wednesday night.
Sean East II had 18 points and eight assists for UMass (14-16, 8-9 Atlantic 10 Conference). Preston Santos added 13 points and three blocks.
David Beatty scored a career-high 20 points and had six assists for the Explorers (14-15, 5-12). Saul Phiri added 13 points and eight rebounds. Jared Kimbrough had 10 points.
The Minutemen improve to 2-0 against the Explorers this season. UMass defeated La Salle 77-69 on Jan. 8. UMass finishes out the regular season against Rhode Island at home on Saturday. La Salle finishes out the regular season against Saint Joseph's on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tony Henderson
- Greg Evans
- Tommy Morrissey
2023-24 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| 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 |
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