Matt Cross - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

Scores 28 points Cross amassed 28 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 93-78 loss to Davidson.

Impact Cross was not limited at all. While playing for more than 30 minutes, he received the green light to shoot at will when possible and delivered despite Massachusetts' team loss. Cross averaged 19.0 points across his five games from Jan. 14 to Feb. 4.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting but limited Saturday Cross is expected to play with some limitations Saturday against Davidson due to a non-COVID illness, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Cross has missed the last two games with this ailment, though he was previously cleared Friday and is officially set to reprise his starting role Saturday, per Bergman. Yet, it's likely he won't play his usual 27.3 minutes per game while still working his way back. The 6-foot-7 junior is averaging 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds across 19 games with 18 starts this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Cross (illness) is cleared to play in Saturday's game against Davidson, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

Impact After not playing in two straight games, Cross has been cleared to play. Cross practiced during the week and will be able to play, though it is not known if he will be limited. The 6-foot-7 forward leads the team in points (12.1), rebounds (6.8) and steals (1.4) per game through 19 appearances.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday Cross (illness) will remain out as Massachusetts plays George Mason on Wednesday night, per UMass radio broadcaster Jay Burnham.

Impact Cross will miss his second straight game with an illness. The forward has been an impactful starter for the minutemen, putting up 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists this season. His next chance to play will come Saturday when Massachusetts hosts Davidson.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs Duquesne Cross (illness) is out against Duquesne on Saturday, per Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.

Impact Cross' illness isn't Covid, but it will keep him out of UMass' clash with Duquesne at home. Cross has been a consistent starter for the minutemen, starting every game since November 17th. With the forward out, Tafara Gapare will likely see an uptick in his minutes Saturday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Duquesne Cross is questionable for Saturday's game against Duquesne due to a non-COVID illness, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Cross hasn't missed a game since Massachusetts' season opener, and he's been particularly effective recently, averaging 16.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals in 32.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances. However, he was unable to practice Friday, and Tafara Gapare and Isaac Kante could see increased roles Saturday if Cross is sidelined.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Cross scores career-high 22 points, leads Minutemen past Rams (photos) Matt Cross scored a career-high 22 points as UMass used a 12-0 scoring run early in the second half to take control of an eventual 75-65 win...

JANUARY 15, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Cross scores 22 points; UMass wins 75-65 over Rhode Island

Led by Matt Cross' 22 points, the UMass Minutemen defeated the Rhode Island Rams 75-65

JANUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Cross helps UMass turn back Charlotte 60-54

Matt Cross scored 12 points to help Massachusetts defeat Charlotte 60-54 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Part of starting lineup Cross is a part of the Massachusetts Minutemen's starting lineup Thursday versus Colorado, according to their official Twitter account.

Impact Cross was expected to be a part of Massachusetts' starting lineup before an undisclosed problem prevented him from playing on Nov. 7. During the 2021-22 NCAA season, he averaged 8.6 points and 5.7 rebounds across his nine games started. Reggie Luis will be a backup indefinitely.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 in debut Cross provided 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 67-55 loss to Towson.

Impact Cross was unavailable for Monday's regular-season opener due to an undisclosed injury, but he played 22 minutes off the bench during Thursday's loss to Towson. It wouldn't be surprising to see his role increase as he regains his conditioning.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off the bench vs. Towson Cross will come off the bench for Massachusetts' Thursday night matchup against Towson, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact After missing the season opener due to an undisclosed injury, Cross will make his debut with the Minutemen this season. The Lousiville transfer averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds over 19.2 minutes per contest last season. As the season moves along, expect his role to increase as a viable forward option off the bench.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Towson Massachusetts head coach Frank Martin says Cross (undisclosed) is available Thursday versus Towson, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.

Impact Cross participated in Massachusetts' team practice Wednesday. He averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds across his 28 games as a Louisville player.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Monday Cross (undisclosed) will not play in Monday's season-opener against Central Connecticut, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Cross will not make his team debut on Monday. The Louisville transfer is anticipating a large role in the Minutemen's offense this season, though it is unclear how long he will remain out. Cross' next chance to return is Thursday against Towson.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for 2022-23 season Cross received a waiver for the 2022-23 season making him eligible to play, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cross has previously played for both Louisville and Miami, but the two-time transfer has been granted eligibility in the 2022-23 season. The forward should play a significant role for Massachusetts, after playing on two high-level squads. Cross averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds last season for the Cardinals.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Former Louisville Forward Matt Cross Announces Transfer Destination Cross is the fourth former Cardinal to announce his transfer destination.

APRIL 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reports: Louisville basketball forward Matt Cross entering transfer portal The 6-foot-7 former Miami transfer played one season at Louisville.

APRIL 1, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Report: Louisville Forward Matt Cross Enters Transfer Portal The sophomore wing is the third Cardinal to enter the portal since the end of the season.

APRIL 1, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Sees 20 minutes Cross produced zero points (0-4 FG, 0-4 3Pt) and four rebounds across 20 minutes during Saturday's 99-77 loss to Wake Forest.

Impact After failing to see the court in back-to-back games, Cross was back for a significant chunk of time, though he was largely unproductive on the offensive end. It's safe to say that Louisville rotations will be anything but predictable during the final stretch of the year.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles despite loss Cross ended with 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 15 rebounds and three steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 90-83 overtime loss to North Carolina.

Impact Cross wasn't entirely efficient with his shot in this game, but at least he provided value on defense and on the glass -- the 15 rebounds were a season-high mark for him.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Cross is in the starting lineup Tuesday against North Carolina.

Impact Cross is rejoining the starting five after coming off the bench for the past five games. In seven previous starts this year, Cross averaged 9.1 points and 4.6 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from field in loss Cross produced 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 64-52 loss to Virginia.

Impact Cross might have posted a double-digit scoring output, but it's worth noting that he was coming off scoring seven points combined over his previous four contests, and that he has scored in double digits just twice this month. Cross is averaging 7.1 points per game this season but has been playing off the bench in most contests (seven starts across 20 total appearances).

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Cross is not starting Wednesday against Wake Forest.

Impact Cross started the past three games but is out of the starting five Wednesday. There's been no announcement for an injury, so Cross will presumably be available off the bench.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Cross scores 22 points; UMass wins 75-65 over Rhode Island

Cross helps UMass turn back Charlotte 60-54