Richmond Spiders vs. UMass Minutemen - News - January 25, 2023

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RJ Luis - Scores 23 pointsLuis ended with 23 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 85-76 win over Richmond.

ImpactLuis benefited from the absence of junior T.J. Weeks (undisclosed). The freshman continues to excel across his first month of 2023. Luis has logged better point tallies the more games he plays, and his scoring average is 15.2 after the Minutemen's first five matchups during January.

JANUARY 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Luis' 23 lead UMass over Richmond 85-76

Led by RJ Luis' 23 points, the UMass Minutemen defeated the Richmond Spiders 85-76 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 26, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

RJ Luis - Starting WednesdayLuis is listed in Massachusetts' starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Richmond.

ImpactLuis will make his third start of the season during Wednesday's showdown with Richmond. The 6-foot-7 freshman has appeared in 17 games this season, logging 9.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals on 20.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

T.J. Weeks - Not warming up WednesdayWeeks (undisclosed) is not warming up and appears unlikely to be available for Wednesday's matchup with Richmond, Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.

ImpactWeeks isn't dressed during pregame warmups, and he appears unlikely to play for undisclosed reasons. With backup shooting guard, Noah Fernandez, also doubtful to suit up, Ryan Marcus may be in line to see his first minutes since the beginning of December.

JANUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Noah Fernandes - Out against RichmondFernandes (ankle) was seen in sweats prior to warmups for UMass' game against Richmond, per Kyle Grabowski of the Daily Hampshire Gazette.

ImpactFernandes, the Minutemen's top point guard, is in line to miss his fourth consecutive game. He's been plagued by injuries this season, only appearing in 11 games to this point. Keon Thompson should slide into the starting point guard spot for UMass on Wednesday night.

JANUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Connor Crabtree - Out for up to six weeksCrabtree (finger) is out for up to six weeks after fracturing his right pinky finger in a recent practice, John O'Connor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

ImpactCrabtree has dealt with multiple injuries this season, and had missed Richmond's last five contests with an ankle injury. Crabtree has only appeared in seven games for the Spiders, averaging four minutes. The reserve guard is now slated to return sometime in early March, if his injury requires the entire timeline to heal.

JANUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Cross, UMass Minutemen to host Burton and the Richmond Spiders

JANUARY 25, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Luis' 23 lead UMass over Richmond 85-76

Cross, UMass Minutemen to host Burton and the Richmond Spiders