MATT CROSS NEWS

Second double-double of season Cross totaled 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 101-72 victory over Alabama State.

Impact Cross notched his second double-double of the season, and his first since the Nov. 18 win over Prairie View A&M. Cross has lacked a bit of consistency on a game-to-game basis, but he's shown glimpses of what he can do. He has recorded either double-digit points or double-digit rebounds -- or both -- in four of his last five contests.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double Cross racked up 17 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 110-69 win over Prairie View A&M.

Impact Cross came off the bench but was one of the best players for SMU in this matchup, looking efficient from the field and recording a double-double. Cross should continue to play a big role for the Mustangs regardless of the role he has in the rotation going forward.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Cross, Chuck Harris lead SMU to 110-69 victory over Prairie View A&M

Matt Cross scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Chuck Harris scored 17 with five assists and SMU outscored Prairie View A&M by 36 in the second half of a 110-69 victory

NOVEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to roll Cross (back) will be available for SMU on Monday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cross missed the Mustangs' second game against Florida A&M with a back issue, but it appears he's good to go after missing just one game. The forward played just one minute in the opener before getting hurt, so this will be his 2024-2025 debut for all intents and purposes.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Cross (back) is out for Thursday's game versus Florida A&M, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cross is set to miss Thursday's game after suffering a back injury during Monday's opener versus Tarleton State. He transferred to SMU in the offseason after a successful two-year stint with UMass. His next chance to suit up is Monday versus UNC-Greensboro.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers back injury Cross (back) exited Monday's opener against Tarleton State, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Cross played just over a minute in Monday's 96-62 win over the Texans before his back "tightened up" on him. The 6-foot-7 senior transfer from UMass, who started in the contest, will have his next opportunity to return to the court on Thursday against Florida A&M, but his expected status is unknown at this time.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin basketball one of two Big Ten schools to land visit with top transfer SF Matt Cross Wisconsin will host an important transfer forward this week:

APRIL 24 • USATODAY.COM

Matt Cross' clutch shooting leads UMass men's basketball past Davidson Matt Cross scored 26 points for the Minutemen on Saturday.

MARCH 3 • MASSLIVE.COM

Cross and UMass take down Davidson 69-67

Matt Cross led UMass with 26 points and gave the Minutemen the lead with two free throws with 28 seconds remaining in a 69-67 win over Davidson on Saturday

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Cross leads UMass men's basketball past Richmond UMass was led by Matt Cross who recorded his fourth double-double of the season, scoring a game-high 16 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 15 • MASSLIVE.COM

Cross scores 16 points and grabs 13 rebounds to lead UMass past Richmond 69-59

Matt Cross scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Massachusetts in a 69-59 win against Richmond

FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cross scores 19 to propel Massachusetts past Saint Louis 84-73

Led by Matt Cross' 19 points, the Massachusetts Minutemen defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 84-73

JANUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Tuesday Cross (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus St. Joseph's, Garrett Cote of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Cross is set to return to the floor Tuesday after missing the last three games with an ankle injury. In 15 games this season he is averaging 15.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 28.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Loyola-Chicago Cross (ankle/teeth) is out for the Minutemen's game Wednesday at Loyola-Chicago, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact According to Rothstein, Cross is dealing with both ankle and tooth-related injuries. He will log his second consecutive DNP on Wednesday. Without him available during the Minutemen's game Saturday at Rhode Island, Daniel Hankins-Sanford was added to their starting lineup. He played well against URI, recording 10 points and six rebounds.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Does not play Cross (ankle) sat out during Saturday's 89-77 defeat to Rhode Island.

Impact Cross recorded his first missed game of the year after starting in the first 15 games of the season for the Minutemen. The teams second-leading scorer averages 15.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists on 28 minutes per game and will look to return Wednesday against Loyola.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cross scores 24 to lead Massachusetts over Siena 79-66

Led by Matt Cross' 24 points, the Massachusetts Minutemen defeated the Siena Saints 79-66

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cross scores 31, UMass defeats Central Connecticut State 89-60

The UMass Minutemen defeated the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 89-60 on Wednesday led by Matt Cross' 31 points

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Coach Frank Martin said Cross injured his MCL during Tuesday's game versus Loyola-Chicago, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact Cross will receive an MRI on Wednesday to determine the severity of his injury. His status for Saturday's game versus Rhode Island is in doubt.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with injury Cross left Tuesday's game versus Loyola-Chicago early in the first half due to a potential non-contact right knee injury, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Cross scored six points before leaving Tuesday's game early. If he's unable to return, his next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with Rhode Island.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE