Kelly scores 21 to carry UMass over La Salle 77-71
PHILADELPHIA -- — Rich Kelly had 21 points as UMass topped La Salle 77-71 on Wednesday night.
Trent Buttrick had 16 points for UMass (9-10, 2-5 Atlantic 10 Conference), which snapped its five-game road losing streak. T.J. Weeks Jr. added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Javohn Garcia had 11 points. C.J. Kelly had a career-high 10 rebounds plus nine points.
Josh Nickelberry had 18 points for the Explorers (6-11, 1-6). Jack Clark added 16 points. Clifton Moore had 14 points and three blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sean Hull
- Jerry Heater
- Tony Chiazza
2022-23 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU | 7-1 | - | 16-5 |
| Saint Louis | 7-1 | - | 15-6 |
| George Washington | 5-2 | 1.5 | 11-9 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Fordham | 4-3 | 2.5 | 16-4 |
| Duquesne | 4-4 | 3 | 14-7 |
| George Mason | 4-4 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Richmond | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-4 | 3 | 10-11 |
| UMass | 3-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Rhode Island | 3-5 | 4 | 7-13 |
| Davidson | 3-6 | 4.5 | 10-11 |
| La Salle | 2-5 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-7 | 6 | 7-13 |
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