Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Richmond Spiders - News - February 23, 2021

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

ImpactGarcia 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.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Potential hand injuryGolden suffered a left hand injury late in the first half of Tuesday's 79-65 victory over Massachusetts, Alexa Welch of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

ImpactGolden appeared to jam the hand on the rim during a dunk attempt, and while he came back in the second half with his hand taped, the senior center was the subject of regular attention from the team's medical staff. He ultimately finished with 16 points, five rebounds and five assists across 24 minutes in the contest, but his status will be worth monitoring heading into Friday's matchup at Saint Louis. Golden's health will be key for a Richmond team that is squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble, as he's second on the team in both scoring (13.4 ppg) and rebounding (6.4 apg).

FEBRUARY 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Francis scores 20 to lead Richmond over UMass 79-65RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Blake Francis had 20 points as Richmond topped UMass 79-65 on...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021•SFCHRONICLE.COM

Francis scores 20 to lead Richmond over UMass 79-65

Blake Francis had 20 points as Richmond topped UMass 79-65

FEBRUARY 24, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops nine in returnMitchell (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.

ImpactMitchell 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.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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

ImpactThe 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.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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

ImpactFernandes 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.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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Francis scores 20 to lead Richmond over UMass 79-65