Keon Thompson

Thompson scores 15, UMass defeats Rhode Island 69-45

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Keon Thompson’s 15 points helped UMass defeat Rhode Island 69-45 on Saturday.

Thompson added six rebounds and five assists for the Minutemen (14-13, 5-10 Atlantic 10 Conference).

Norris scores 17, Loyola Chicago holds off UMass 64-62

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Luis scores 31 as UMass defeats Duquesne 87-79

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — RJ Luis’ 31 points led UMass over Duquesne 87-79 on Saturday night.

Luis added five rebounds for the Minutemen (13-8, 4-5 Atlantic 10 Conference).

Cross scores 22 points; UMass wins 75-65 over Rhode Island

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Matt Cross scored 22 points as UMass beat Rhode Island 75-65 on Saturday night.

Gapare scores 15 off bench, UMass beats Albany (NY) 87-73

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Tafara Gapare scored 15 points off of the bench to lead UMass over Albany (NY) 87-73 on Monday night.