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Racks up 10 points Garcia (eye) notched 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3PT), four boards and four assists over 29 minutes Tuesday versus Richmond.

Impact Garcia departed the Minutemen's last game versus Rhode Island back on Feb. 7 prematurely with an eye injury but appears to be fine following the team's extended layoff. He's reached double digits in two of the three games since being inserted into the starting five and has supplied six blocks over that span, displaying some fantasy upside across the board. However, Noah Fernandes' return Tuesday could mean Garcia is ticketed for a bench role moving forward.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Francis scores 20 to lead Richmond over UMass 79-65 Blake Francis had 20 points as Richmond topped UMass 79-65

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops nine in return Mitchell (shoulder) posted nine points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and two assists during Monday's loss to Richmond.

Impact Mitchell returned to the floor following absences in the past two games due to a shoulder injury but was limited, as he played a season-worst 22 minutes. The sophomore should regain his normal role at center for UMass in their next game Monday against Saint Louis.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns but struggles Fernandes (wrist) had three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists during Tuesday's loss to Richmond.

Impact The sophomore returned to action as expected after missing the past two games and logged 19 minutes of action but struggled offensively. Fernandes will likely resume his normal starting role Monday against Saint Louis.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely coming off bench Tuesday Fernandes (wrist) is not starting Tuesday's game against Richmond, Howard Herman of the Berkshire Eagle reports.

Impact Fernandes has been out with a wrist injury in early February. He has had time for that to heal, but it looks like the coaching staff may elect to take it easy with Fernandes to start and bring him off the bench. The sophomore guard has been very good this season, averaging 11.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.7 three-pointers per contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Mitchell (shoulder) isn't among the starters for Tuesday's game against Richmond, Howard Herman of the Berkshire Eagle reports.

Impact Mitchell has been the center of the Minutemen offense this season, so getting his services back in any capacity is better than none at all. While he's reportedly expected to play Tuesday, Mitchell's absence from the starting five casts a bit of doubt on that and likely at least signifies it will be limited minutes if he plays. The big man enters the night averaging 20 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals over 34.1 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be ready Tuesday Fernandes (wrist) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against Richmond, Michael Bergman of A10 Talk reports.

Impact Both Fernandes and teammate Tre Mitchell (shoulder) have been able to heal up while the team has been on pause due to COVID-19 concerns. Fernandes' wrist injury should only cost him two games. He is averaging 11.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.7 three-pointers per contest this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Tuesday Mitchell (shoulder) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against Richmond, Michael Bergman of A10 Talk reports.

Impact UMass has been on pause for COVID-19 concerns for the last two weeks which has given Mitchell's shoulder time to heal. The 6-9 forward is averaging 20.0 points per contest this season, so he presence will be certainly welcomed back to the Minutemen lineup.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Saturday Dominguez (undisclosed) returned from a four-game absence and had three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 FT) and a rebound in seven minutes during Saturday's 75-63 win over Rhode Island.

Impact Dominguez returned after missing four games and had a big play of his own when he drew an and-1 during Saturday's 12-point win. The 6-8 freshman averages just 1.6 points and a rebound in eight minutes per game as he's merely just a depth option for the Minutemen.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after eye poke Garcia got poked in the eye during Saturday's 75-63 win over Rhode Island and did not return to the game, Michael Bergman of A10 Talk reports.

Impact Garcia left the game and later returned to the bench with a large bandage on his eye but didn't re-enter the game with his team holding a comfortable lead. The 6-2 freshman should be completely fine once the team plays because the school just announced Sunday morning that all athletic programs will be put on pause for the next 14 days due to rising COVID-19 cases on campus. With that order in place, Garcia and the Minutemen likely won't play until Feb. 24 when they travel to face St. Joseph's.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

UMass on pause for two weeks Fernandes (wrist) and UMass won't play until at least Feb. 24 at Saint Joseph's after the school announced Sunday that all athletic programs would be put on pause for 14 days due t...

Impact As a result, UMass will have each of its four games during that two-week period -- Feb. 9 at Dayton, Feb. 12 at VCU, Feb. 14 versus St. Bonaventure and Feb. 20 at Duquesne -- postponed. Fernandes -- who is averaging 11.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 32.6 minutes per game -- has missed UMass' past two games with a wrist injury. If there's a silver lining for the program's two-week shutdown, it's that it will afford Fernandes and star center Tre Mitchell (shoulder) more time to recover from their respective injuries.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

UMass on pause for two weeks Pierre and UMass won't play until at least Feb. 24 at Saint Joseph's after the school announced Sunday that all athletic programs would be put on pause for 14 days due to rising CO...

Impact As a result, UMass will have each of its four games during that two-week period -- Feb. 9 at Dayton, Feb. 12 at VCU, Feb. 14 versus St. Bonaventure and Feb. 20 at Duquesne -- postponed. Pierre has started in each of the Minutemen's 11 games to date, averaging 13.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.3 minutes.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

UMass on pause for two weeks Mitchell (shoulder) and UMass won't play until at least Feb. 24 at Saint Joseph's after the school announced Sunday that all athletic programs would be put on pause for 14 days due...

Impact As a result, UMass will have each of its four games during that two-week period -- Feb. 9 at Dayton, Feb. 12 at VCU, Feb. 14 versus St. Bonaventure and Feb. 20 at Duquesne -- postponed. Mitchell, who leads the Minutemen with 20.0 points per game this season, had missed UMass' past two games with a shoulder injury, so the two-week layoff will at least provide him with some added recovery time.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

McCrory lifts UMass over Rhode Island 75-63 KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Cairo McCrory had 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead UMass to a 75-63 win over Rhode Island on Saturday night.

FEBRUARY 6 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

McCrory lifts UMass over Rhode Island 75-63 Cairo McCrory had 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead UMass to a 75-63 win over Rhode Island on Saturday night.

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McCrory lifts UMass over Rhode Island 75-63 KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Cairo McCrory had 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead UMass to a...

FEBRUARY 6 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

McCrory lifts UMass over Rhode Island 75-63 Cairo McCrory recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds to carry UMass to a 75-63 win over Rhode Island

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Saturday Fernandes (wrist) did not dress for Saturday's game against Rhode Island, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact A wrist injury kept Fernandes sidelined Wednesday against Fordham and will cost him at least one more contest. Javohn Garcia will again start in his place.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Mitchell (shoulder) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Rhode Island, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Mitchell was unlikely to see action according to a Friday report, so his absence of this contest was totally expected. He's now slated to miss two games in a row and his next chance to feature will come Tuesday at home against Dayton.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Fernandes (wrist) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game against Rhode Island, Cam Sibert of WMUA Sports reports.

Impact Fernandes missed Wednesday's game due to a shoulder injury, but he could keep his absence limited to one game by returning Saturday. Through nine games this season, the sophomore is averaging 11.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals over 32.6 minutes per game. Freshman guard Javohn Garcia posted a strong performance in place of Fernandes on Wednesday, so he figures to earn another start if Fernandes can't play Saturday.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Mitchell (shoulder) is not expected to suit up for Saturday's game against Rhode Island, Cam Sibert of WMUA Sports reports.

Impact Mitchell is in line to miss his second straight game due to a shoulder injury. Mark Gasperini started in his place Wednesday, recording nine points, five rebounds, four steals, two assists and one block over 31 minutes. After a strong performance, he figures to earn a significant role again Saturday.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rhode Island looks for home win vs UMass Rhode Island looks for its seventh straight win over UMass at Thomas M. Ryan Center

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-around effort in start Garcia had 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks Wednesday against Fordham.

Impact Garcia drew his first start since December 30 with Noah Fernandes sidelined by a wrist injury, and put up an awfully similar line, filling up the box score in the process. He did commit seven turnovers, a clear issue where that category features, but there's obvious value as a streamer in season-long Tier 2 formats should Fernandes remain sidelined for an extended period.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in first start Weeks had 13 points (5-15 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and five assists Wednesday against Fordham.

Impact Weeks drew his first start of the year for the shorthanded Minutmen and responded favorably. He's now hoisted at least 10 shots in three straight despite a prior lesser role, and would have some short-term appeal if both Noah Fernandes, Tre Mitchell and Preston Santos remain sidelined Saturday at Rhode Island and beyond.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Weeks Jr. carries UMass over Fordham 60-54 T

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