Banks scores 31, Saint Bonaventure takes down UMass 83-64
The Saint Bonaventure Bonnies defeated the UMass Minutemen 83-64 on Saturday led by Daryl Banks III's 31 pointsDECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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1-3 · 14TH IN A 10
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Noah Fernandes - Scores 13 points Fernandes finished Saturday's 83-64 loss to St. Bonaventure with 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-7 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 24 minutes.
Impact Fernandes is expected to be a valued scorer maximizing his senior-year output during 2023. The guard averaged 11.6 points across eight games he played in between Nov. 7 and Dec. 31.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rahsool Diggins - Out Saturday Diggins (undisclosed) will be inactive for Saturday's matchup with St. Bonaventure, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Diggins, who was previously reported to not be in the starting lineup, will be inactive for the Minutemen on Saturday. It has not been disclosed why Diggins is out for the contest, but his next opportunity to play would be next Wednesday against St. Louis.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wildens Leveque - Won't play Saturday Leveque (undisclosed) is out for Friday's matchup with St. Bonaventure, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Leveque will miss his first game of the season for an undisclosed reason. His next chance to return is Wednesday's matchup with Saint Louis.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Fernandes - Returns to starting five Fernandes is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus St. Bonaventure.
Impact Fernandes will replace Rahsool Diggins in the starting lineup Saturday. Fernandes missed the previous five games with an ankle injury.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rahsool Diggins - Coming off the bench Diggins is not listed in Massachusetts' starting lineup ahead of Saturday's showdown with St. Bonaventure.
Impact Diggins will make his return to the bench after starting in the last five games for Massachusetts. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has appeared in all 12 games this season, logging 3.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 16.7 minutes per game. Diggins figures to remain in a similar role off the bench for the Minutemen.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Fernandes - Set to return Saturday Fernandes (ankle) will be active for Saturday's matchup with St. Bonaventure, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.
Impact Fernandes, who has missed the last five games with an ankle injury, is set to make his return on Saturday. The 5-foot-11 senior has started in seven games this season, averaging 11.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals on 28.3 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
UMass men's basketball earns comeback victory against Dartmouth before entering A-10 schedule Dyondre Dominguez scored 14 points in the second half, while T.J. Weeks Jr. and Matt Cross also finished in double figures.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Noah Fernandes - Doubtful for Tuesday's contest Fernandes (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Dartmouth, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Fernandes has already been sidelined for four straight games due to an ankle injury and is trending toward missing a fifth contest. Coach Frank Martin said Fernandes has recently began doing some light jogging and the swelling in his ankle has gone down, but the combo guard is still not practicing.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Fernandes - Won't play Saturday Fernandes (ankle) is not available for Saturday's game against North Texas, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazettereports.
Impact Fernandes will miss a fourth consecutive game due to an ankle injury. His next chance to return will be Tuesday versus Dartmouth. Rahsool Diggins figures to remain in the starting five as long as Fernandes is out.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
UMass pair leads quartet of local skaters trying out for US junior team - The Boston Globe UMass freshman forward Kenny Connors and sophomore defenseman Ryan Ufko are competing for a chance to play in the IIHF World Junior tourname...
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Noah Fernandes - Doubtful vs. North Texas Fernandes (ankle) is doubtful Saturday versus North Texas, according to Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Impact Fernandes will not practice on Wednesday. If out Saturday, Rahsool Diggins is expected to be a part of the Minutemen's starting lineup again.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gapare scores 13 as UMass takes down Hofstra 71-56
Tafara Gapare scored 13 points off of the bench to lead the UMass Minutemen past the Hofstra Pride 71-56DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UMass men's basketball runs away from Hofstra in second half, improves to 8-2 The Minutemen play North Texas in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield on Saturday at 3 p.m.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Noah Fernandes - Out at Hofstra Fernandes (ankle) is out Sunday at Hofstra, according to Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com.
Impact Fernandes will try returning when the Minutemen host North Texas on Saturday. Rahsool Diggins is expected to be a part of their starting lineup again Sunday.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Fernandes - Out because of ankle Fernandes is out Thursday due to an ankle injury, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Previously undisclosed, Fernandes' ankle injury will prevent him from playing against Massachusetts-Lowell on Thursday. He is doubtful Sunday at Hofstra. Because of the injury's severity, Fernandes will undergo an MRI.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
UMass hosts UMass-Lowell after Covington's 22-point game
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gapare scores 15 off bench, UMass beats Albany (NY) 87-73
Tafara Gapare scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead the UMass Minutemen over the Albany (NY) Great Danes 87-73DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rahsool Diggins - Nine minutes across game started Diggins totaled three points (1-1 FG, 1-4 FT), one assist, one block and one steal in nine minutes during Monday's 87-73 victory over Albany.
Impact Despite being a part of the Minutemen's starting lineup, Diggins logged his lowest minute tally as a sophomore thus far. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if he continues to start in place of an unavailable Noah Fernandes (undisclosed). However, Diggins' upside remains limited.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rahsool Diggins - First collegiate start Diggins will make his first collegiate start during Monday's showdown with Albany, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.
Impact Diggins will make his first collegiate start with Noah Fernandes ruled out for the contest. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has appeared in seven games this season, logging three points, one rebound and 2.3 assists on 17 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Fernandes - Out Monday Fernandes (undisclosed) will be inactive for Monday's showdown with Albany, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.
Impact Fernandes will be unavailable for Monday's matchup with Albany. The 5-foot-11 senior has appeared in seven games this season, contributing 11.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals on 28.3 minutes per game. His next opportunity to return will be Thursday against UMass Lowell.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
UMass faces Albany (NY), seeks 6th straight win
UMass is looking to continue its five-game win streak with a victory over Albany (NY)DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UMass Minutemen play the Albany (NY) Great Danes on 5-game win streak
UMass takes on Albany (NY) looking to extend its five-game win streakDECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keon Thompson - Plays eight minutes in return Thompson (foot) returned to action after a one-game absence and missed his only two shots in eight minutes on the floor in Friday's loss to Harvard.
Impact Thompson was sidelined for a game due to a minor foot injury and was quiet upon his return. The 6-0 freshman has been held scoreless over his last three games going 0-7 from the field over that span. He'll look to turn things around Monday when he faces Albany.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
UMass men's basketball uses second-half comeback to defeat Harvard, earn best start since 2013-14 The University of Massachusetts men's basketball team won its fifth straight game to mark the best start to a season since 2013-14.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
