Recap - Massachusetts Defeats Xavier 80-73
Recap - Massachusetts Defeats Xavier 80-73
Chaz Williams scored 29 points for Massachusetts on Tuesday, leading them to an 80-73 victory over Xavier at Mullins Center.
Massachusetts was a favorite by 1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Raphiael Putney had 13 points for Massachusetts and Terrell Vinson chipped in with 12 points. Chaz Williams had 9 assists for them, while Terrell Vinson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Xavier got 19 points from Dezmine Wells in a losing cause and another 15 points from Mark Lyons. Tu Holloway contributed 6 assists for them, while Kenny Frease had 8 rebounds.
Massachusetts hit the break leading 41-29 before taking care of business in the second half.
Xavier had a 40-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

