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Comeback Falls Short As Massachusetts Drops 82-81 Decision At La Salle – University of Massachusetts Athletics
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – The Massachusetts (16-9, 7-6 Atlantic 10) comeback bid fell short as the Minutemen dropped an 82-81 decision to La Salle (12-14, 3-10 Atlantic 10) on Saturday afternoon at Tom Gola Arena.
Robert Davis Jr. led all Massachusetts freshman with 12 points on 3-of-5 shooting from three-point range.
Breaking Down The Action
- Matt Cross got the scoring started for the Minutemen, sinking a hook shot to claim the initial advantage with 19:29 to go in the first half.
- Eight points from Cross helped buoy the Minutemen early, as a diving layup from the senior gave UMass a 16-13 lead with 12:58 remaining in the initial half.
- The Explorers wasted no time getting back into the action, taking back the lead, 24-25, off a Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi dunk with 8:30 on the clock.
- Two free throws from Josh Cohen halted a 13-5 La Salle run as the Explorer lead rose to 29-36 with 5:13 to go in the first half.
- A pair of free throws from Rahsool Diggins capped a 7-2 Minuteman run, cutting the La Salle lead to 39-40 with just over two minutes left on the clock.
- Three consecutive three-pointers from La Salle’s Daeshon Shephard pulled the La Salle advantage back out to 41-51 at the halftime break.
- Cross opened the second half with two quick layups, cutting the La Salle lead to eight, 45-53, with 18:12 to go.
- A Fasasi three for La Salle capped a 14-5 Explorer run that opened their advantage to 53-71 with just over 10 minutes to play.
- A Diggins three-pointer capped a three-minute, 10-4 Minuteman scoring run which cut the Explorer lead to three with 1:29 left in regulation
- The Minutemen created an open from three-point range to tie the game with 14 seconds remaining but came up empty.
- The Explorers closed the game at the free throw line, securing the win.
New Kids On The Block
- Senior Josh Cohen led all newcomers with a game-high 21 points and 13 rebounds on the day.
- Davis Jr shot 3-of-5 from three-point range, tallying 12 points in 16 minutes on the floor.
- Sophomore Daniel Hankins-Sanford grabbed four rebounds while adding four points in 21 minutes of action.
Numbers To Know
- 5: With his performance Cohen earned his fifth double-double of the season and second against La Salle.
- 7: The Minutemen turned it over just seven times on the day.
- 10: Cohen recorded 20-plus points in a game for the 10th time this season.
- 30: Massachusetts held the advantage in points in the paint, 30-28, the 20th time this season they have won the battle down low.
- 45: Cohen has now scored a combined 45 points in two matchups with La Salle this season.
Year Two Under Coach Martin
- Massachusetts Head Coach, Frank Martin now holds a 31-25 record leading the Minutemen.
- Martin now sits with a 319-226 collegiate career record.
Series History
- UMass now holds a 30-21 record all-time versus the Explorers, dropping the 52nd matchup between the two programs.
Up Next
- The Minutemen come home for a Tuesday night matchup with VCU on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Mullins Center. The broadcast can be found on CBS Sports Network with links and live updates available at umassathletics.com or @UMassMBB on X (Twitter).
One day before the Fourth of July, police in Yarmouth, Massachusetts say American flags were “ripped down” from a highway overpass that’s named after a two-time Purple Heart recipient.
Yarmouth police said an officer noticed the vandalism Friday on the Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr. Memorial Bridge over Route 6.
“The officer found American flags forcefully ripped from the fencing,” police said. “Their grommets had been torn out, and flags were ripped apart at the seams left hanging.”
Lance Cpl. William Joseph Donovan Jr., a Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School graduate, was awarded the Purple Heart twice for injuries sustained in Operation Enduring Freedom. After returning home, he died in a motorcycle crash at 27 years old.
Yarmouth police are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to contact them.
This isn’t the first time that flags on the bridge were damaged. Last summer, they were similarly torn down before being replaced in a rededication ceremony.
The community has already stepped up to restore the patriotic display that was vandalized on Friday.
State Rep. Steve Xiarhos of Barnstable, who lost his son Marine Cpl. Nick Xiarhos to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, said “Cape Cod sent a message tonight.”
“You can tear down flags, but you cannot tear down the spirit of this community. If anything, you made people stronger,” Xiarhos posted to Facebook. “You brought people together from all over Cape Cod, united by love of country and respect for those who have served.”
Lifeguards rescued a swimmer from the water at Houghton’s Pond in Milton, Massachusetts on Friday.
Massachusetts State Police confirmed they were called to the pond at 1 p.m. When they arrived, they found that lifeguards had pulled a swimmer from the water. The victim, who was conscious and alert, was taken to the hospital for further treatment.
This is the same place an 18-year-old swimmer died after he was pulled from the water last month.
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A Massachusetts city with one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities has imposed a temporary curfew ahead of Friday’s historic World Cup match between the West African nation and Argentina.
The curfew will be in effect in Brockton, just south of Boston, from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday.
City officials said the decision follows recent World Cup celebrations that led to dangerous and unlawful behavior.
“World Cup celebrations have resulted in incidents of reckless driving, illegal street gatherings, vandalism, assaults, fireworks violations, disorderly conduct and other criminal activities,” the city said.
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A Cape Verde fan attends the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami on June 21, 2026. (Craig Williamson/SNS Group)
Brockton is home to one of the largest Cape Verdean communities in the United States, with nearly one in four residents identifying as Cape Verdean, according to local outlet The Enterprise.
Friday’s match was expected to draw large celebrations, as the 2026 tournament marks the first time the African island nation has qualified for the FIFA World Cup.
Following previous World Cup matches, Brockton police said several people were injured in shootings that erupted during postgame celebrations, according to local outlet Boston 25 News — prompting city officials to impose the temporary curfew ahead of Friday’s matchup.
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A mural on the side of the Mayor Bill Carpenter Garage in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Oct. 8, 2020. (Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Under the curfew order, no one will be permitted to enter establishments serving alcohol after 7 p.m.
Patrons already inside will be allowed to remain until 10 p.m., but “last calls” for alcoholic beverages must end by 9:30 p.m.
The city said only limited exceptions to the curfew will be permitted.
Such cases include law enforcement officers and other first responders, individuals traveling directly to or from lawful employment, those seeking medical care, and those responding to emergencies.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates at the end of the World Cup Group H match against Uruguay in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 21, 2026. (Lynne Sladky/AP)
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Brockton officials described the measure as a public safety measure intended to preserve public order.
“The purpose of this curfew is to protect public safety, reduce criminal activity associated with post-match celebrations, and enable police, fire, and emergency personnel to effectively maintain order and respond to emergencies,” the city said.
“Residents and visitors are urged to celebrate responsibly, obey all laws, avoid unlawful gatherings, and cooperate with public safety officials to ensure that all World Cup celebrations remain peaceful and safe.”
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