MATT CROSS NEWS

Double-doubles Tuesday Cross racked up 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 82-67 loss to North Carolina.

Impact Cross had a strong showing on both ends of the court and recorded his fourth double-double of the season, and first since Dec. 14 when he did it versus LSU. Cross has also been on a scoring run of late, averaging 15.8 points, as well as 9.4 boards and 2.6 dimes, per game over his last five contests.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Longwood visits Cross and SMU

SMU hosts the Longwood Lancers after Matt Cross scored 20 points in SMU's 103-77 win over the Boston College Eagles

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beverly's Matt Cross leads SMU men's basketball over Boston College The fifth-year senior tallied 20 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in 32 minutes for the Mustangs.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Cross leads hot-shooting SMU to blowout win over Boston College, 103-77

Matt Cross scored 17 of his 20 points before halftime and SMU pulled away from Boston College for a 103-77 win

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SMU's Matt Cross named ACC Player of the Week after dominant performance vs. LSU Cross led the Mustangs to a win over LSU with a 16-point double-double as the Mustangs improved to 9-2 on the year.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Monster double-double Cross produced 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 74-64 victory over LSU.

Impact The Mustangs had to rely on Cross in this game, and he fully delivered. Aside from grabbing double-digit boards in his last four appearances, he also has two double-doubles in that span. He's averaging 10.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game across his last six starts.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cross' double-double helps SMU fend off LSU for 74-64 win

Matt Cross scored 16 points and tied a career-high with 16 rebounds and SMU used a strong second half to win its fifth straight game, beating LSU 74-64 in the Compete 4 Cause Class...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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