UMass basketball: Malek Abdelgowad scores 26 points as Minutemen handle D3 UMass-Boston 86-52

Associated Press

Published: 12-14-2024 8:10 PM

Malek Abdelgowad scored 26 points as UMass beat Division III UMass-Boston, 86-52, on Saturday at the Mullins Center

Abdelgowad also contributed 14 rebounds for the Minutemen (4-7). Daniel Rivera added 11 points while going 4 of 6 and 3 of 7 from the free-throw line while they also had 10 rebounds. Jaylen Curry had 10 points and finished 4 of 7 from the field.

The Beacons were led in scoring by Cameron Perkins, who finished with 13 points, six rebounds and two steals. Xavier McKenzie added 13 points, two steals and two blocks for UMass-Boston. Raphel Laurent also recorded eight points.

UMass took the lead with 15:49 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 47-24 at halftime, with Abdelgowad racking up 18 points. UMass extended its lead to 66-36 during the second half, fueled by a 14-2 scoring run. Abdelgowad scored a team-high eight points in the second half as their team closed out the win.

Newcomer Notifications 

Seven newcomers saw action on the evening, with Rivera and Abdelgowad entering as starters. 

Abdelgowad garnered his second double-double of his career with 26 points and 14 rebounds. 

Amadou Doumbia recorded five points over the afternoon setting a new career high. 

Akil Watson grabbed nine rebounds over the afternoon. 

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Daniel Rivera scored 11 points marking his fourth straight game with 10-plus points. 

Up Next 

The Minutemen close out their five-game homestand, challenging Northeastern on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Mullins Center.