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UMASS MINUTEMEN
15-16 · 13TH IN A 10
UMass men's basketball's season ends with blowout loss in A-10 Tournament RJ Luis recorded 12 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Richmond Spiders face the UMass Minutemen in A-10 Tournament
MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Richmond takes on UMass in A-10 Tournament
The Richmond Spiders and UMass Minutemen meet in the A-10 TournamentMARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Martin - Zero points in start Saturday Martin provided zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one steal across 12 minutes during Saturday's 71-60 victory over St. Bonaventure.
Impact Martin returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in each of the previous two contests. The 6-foot-5 senior started the first 26 games of the season before missing back-to-back contests with an elbow injury, and it appears he could still be limited by this issue given that he's averaged just 13 minutes per game across the last three contests. Therefore, it will be worth monitoring for any updates on his status ahead of Tuesday's matchup versus Richmond in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Cross - Records three steals Cross finished with five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and three steals over 20 minutes during Saturday's 71-60 win over St. Bonaventure.
Impact Going into the 2023 Atlantic 10 Tournament, Cross will have averaged 2.1 steals across his last eight games. Despite not being part of the Minutemen's starting lineup recently, he may be added to it during the tournament, which they will begin Tuesday against Richmond.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
UMass men's basketball closes out regular season with 71-60 win over St. Bonaventure UMass will now enter the Atlantic 10 tournament as the No. 13 seed.
MARCH 4 • MASSLIVE.COM
Keon Thompson - Not starting Saturday Thompson is not listed in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's showdown with St. Bonaventure, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Thompson will come off the bench on Saturday, as Brandon Martin makes a senior day start. The 6-foot freshman has appeared in 28 games this season (eight starts), logging six points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.5 steals on 20.4 minutes per game.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Martin - Gets starting nod Martin is in the Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com for Saturday's game versus St. Bonaventure.
Impact Martin will replace Keon Thompson in the starting five Saturday. Martin has started in 25 of his 27 appearances this season.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Cross - Good to go Saturday Cross (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus St. Bonaventure.
Impact Cross is set to return Saturday after missing the previous three games with a knee injury. The junior forward has started in 22 of his 23 appearances this season.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Cross - Leaning towards a return Saturday Cross (knee) will likely return for Saturday's game against St. Bonaventure, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact After missing three straight games while working his way back from a knee injury, it appears that Cross will try and play Saturday. Cross leads the team in points (12.9), rbeounds (6.3) and steals (1.4) per game this season. If he is unable to play in the regular season finale, Cross' next chance to return will be in the first round of the A10 conference tournament.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Cross - Won't play Wednesday Cross (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus Duequesne, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Cross will miss his third straight game after suffering an MCL sprain against Loyola Chicago. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with St. Bonaventure.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Martin - Plays 11 minutes Martin chipped in one point (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 72-54 loss to Dayton.
Impact Martin was limited to his lowest minute tally since Nov. 17. But fortunately for him, the Minutemen are scheduled to rest a week before they play their next game Wednesday at Duquesne. By that point, Martin is expected to be a part of their starting lineup once more.
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Dyondre Dominguez - Plays 16 minutes Dominguez notched zero points (0-3 FG) and two rebounds across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 72-54 loss to Dayton.
Impact Dominguez recorded his worst log of 2023 so far. But considering he recently returned after an illness-affected game absence, fantasy managers should expect better from him during March. Before sitting out at Rhode Island on Saturday, Dominguez was averaging 9.5 points and 5.0 rebounds across 2023.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Dyondre Dominguez - Officially active Wednesday Dominguez (illness) is officially active Wednesday night as Massachusetts hosts Dayton, per Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.
Impact Dominguez missed Massachusetts' tilt with Rhode Island, but will be available Wednesday night. Before he missed his first contest of the season, the forward logged his first start of the year against Loyola Chicago. On the season, Dominguez is putting up 9.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
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Brandon Martin - Active Wednesday Martin (elbow) will be available for Wednesday's matchup with Dayton, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Martin is set to make his return Wednesday against the Flyers after missing the last two games with a UCL injury. The 6-foot-5 senior will look to contribute in his return for the Minutemen, a team in desperate need of a win to change their current momentum.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Dyondre Dominguez - Likely to play Wednesday Dominguez (illness) is dressed in uniform for warmups ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Dayton, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Dominguez is expected to be active Wednesday after missing the previous game with a non-COVID illness. The junior forward is averaging 9.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 19.5 minutes across 26 appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Martin - Expected back Wednesday Martin (elbow) is expected to be available for Wednesday's matchup with Dayton, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Martin, who has missed the last two games with a UCL injury, is expected to be active in Wednesday's showdown with Dayton. The 6-foot-5 senior has started in 25 games this season, logging 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds on 18.7 minutes per game. Martin and the Minutemen, who have lost five of their last six games, will look to swing their momentum against the Flyers.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Cross - Likely to suit up again this year Head coach Frank Martin said that Cross has a grade 2 MCL sprain, Joey Aliberti of The Daily Collegian reports.
Impact Regarding Cross' future availability, coach Martin also said "I think he'll play again this year," per Aliberti. The 6-foot-7 junior has already missed one game as a result of the MCL issue and remains without a specific timetable for a return to action.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Thompson scores 15, UMass defeats Rhode Island 69-45
Keon Thompson’s 15 points helped UMass defeat Rhode Island 69-45FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dyondre Dominguez - Out Saturday Dominguez will not play in Saturday's game at Rhode Island due to a non-covid related illness, UMass beat writer Pedro Gray Soares reports.
Impact Dominguez was sick enough to not even travel with the team. Thus, his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday at home versus Dayton.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Leggett and Rhode Island host UMass Rhode Island hosts the UMass Minutemen after Ishmael Leggett scored 21 points in Rhode Island’s 55-54 loss to the VCU Rams.
FEBRUARY 18 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Leggett leads Rhode Island against UMass after 21-point game
Rhode Island plays the UMass Minutemen after Ishmael Leggett scored 21 points in Rhode Island's 55-54 loss to the VCU RamsFEBRUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Cross - Out indefinitely Cross (knee) is out indefinitely, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.
Impact Cross suffered a sprained MCL during Massachusetts' game Tuesday versus Loyola-Chicago. He will undergo an MRI on Thursday and sit out indefinitely. Until further notice, Dyondre Dominguez is expected to continue being part of the Minutemen's starting lineup while Cross recovers from his injured knee. He may not play again during their 2022-23 season. Cross has less than three weeks to recover before tournament games begin.
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Dyondre Dominguez - Scores nine points Dominguez logged nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 64-62 loss to Loyola Chicago.
Impact Dominguez scored nine points twice across three games Massachusetts played during the second week of February. Brandon Martin must sit out indefinitely due to an elbow injury. With fellow power forward Matt Cross (knee) also unavailable because of injury problems, Dominguez is expected to be a more frequent participant and significant contributor in the 2022-23 Minutemen's future games.
FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Martin - Out indefinitely Martin has no timetable for his return due to a right UCL injury, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.
Impact Martin injured his elbow ahead of Tuesday's matchup versus Loyola-Chicago. The 6-foot-5 forward is averaging 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in 18.7 minutes across 25 games this season. Martin could miss the rest of the regular season with only four contests remaining.
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