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Dayton guard Jalen Crutcher (10) moves to the basket past Saint Joseph's forward Lorenzo Edwards (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

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UMass faces tough test vs No. 15 Dayton

by Josh Walfish Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2020

Boston College goaltender Spencer Knight, shown playing for the United States in the quarterfinals of the IIHF World Juniors Championship in Trinec, Czech Republic, will pose a challenge for UMass this weekend when the Minutemen and Eagles square off in a home-and-home series.

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UMass hockey preparing to solve BC freshman Spencer Knight

by Josh Walfish Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2020

Samba Diallo, right, of UMass, shoots after getting past Paul Atkinson, of Yale, Dec. 11 at the Mullins Center. Diallo finished with his second consecutive double-double – 12 points and 12 rebounds – and led the Minutemen with six assists and three steals in a win over La Salle on Wednesday.

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Notebook: Samba Diallo continuing to shine as glue guy for UMass

by Josh Walfish Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2020

UMass head coach Matt McCall, center, applauds his team in the first half against Maine, Dec. 20 in Amherst. UMass beat La Salle 77-69 on Wednesday.

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UMass closes out La Salle for first Atlantic 10 win

by Josh Walfish Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2020

UMass guard T.J. Weeks is shown earlier in the season. Weeks has missed the past four games with a hernia, and he has a doctor’s appointment Wednesday that will give some clarity to the severity of the situation.

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UMass still learning how to win close games

by Josh Walfish Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2020

Cleveland State freshman Dibaji Walker, right, goes up for a shot against Ohio State guard Duane Washington during an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Ohio State won 89-62. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

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Cleared by NCAA, Dibaji Walker ready to play large role for UMass

by Josh Walfish Staff WriterJanuary 3, 2020

UMass goalie Filip Lindberg, right, and defenseman Ty Farmer stop Denver forward Liam Finlay during the second period in the semifinals of the Frozen Four, April 11 in Buffalo, N.Y. The teams play two games in Denver starting Friday.

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UMass a different team as it prepares for Frozen Four rematch with Denver

by Josh Walfish Staff WriterJanuary 2, 2020

UMass forward Sam Breen defends against Southern Connecticut State’s Alexa Kellner during the Minutewomen’s 86-43 win on Monday, at the Mullins Center.

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Sam Breen making immediate impact for UMass women’s basketball

by Josh Walfish Staff WriterJanuary 2, 2020

Massachusetts forward Bobby Trivigno celebrates his goal against Denver during the first period in a semifinal of the Frozen Four NCAA men's college hockey tournament Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Walfish: Hockey boosts otherwise frustrating year for UMass

by Josh Walfish Staff WriterDecember 31, 2019

Sam Breen, right, of UMass, scores inside against Southern Connecticut State in the fourth quarter, Monday at the Mullins Center.

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UMass finishes 2019 with blowout win over Southern Connecticut State

by Josh Walfish Staff WriterDecember 30, 2019