Massachusetts Minutemen at Charlotte 49ers
· Myrtle Beach Invitational
Cross helps UMass turn back Charlotte 60-54
Cross was 5-of-7 shooting (2 for 3 from distance) for the Minutemen (4-1). T.J. Weeks added 11 points and nine rebounds. RJ Luis scored nine with six boards.
Aly Khalifa led the 49ers (4-1) in scoring, finishing with 12 points. Igor Milicic Jr. added 11 points, while Brice Williams scored nine.
Cross put up 10 points in the first half for UMass, which led 38-28 at halftime.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 60 - 54 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 60 - 54 |
| 2nd 0:03 | UMass Timeout | 60 - 54 |
| 2nd 0:03 | UMass Defensive Rebound. | 60 - 54 |
| 2nd 0:06 | Igor Milicic Jr. missed Three Point Jumper. | 60 - 54 |
Statistics
 MASS |
 CLT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 23-51 | FG | 18-49 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 37 |
| 7-13 | 3PT | 5-21 |
| 54 | Three Point % | 24 |
| 7-8 | FT | 13-18 |
| 88 | Free Throw % | 72 |
| 35 | Rebounds | 25 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 26 | Defensive Rebounds | 18 |
| 17 | Assists | 12 |
| 4 | Steals | 9 |
| 3 | Blocks | 1 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 4 | Points Off Turnovers | 20 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 7 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 24 |
| 16 | Fouls | 13 |
| 13 | Largest Lead | 2 |
Game Information
Venue: The HTC Center
Location: Conway, SC
Attendance: 1,349 | Capacity:
Location: Conway, SC
Attendance: 1,349 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
2025-26 American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 29-7 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |