UMass is showing signs of growth as the Minutemen gain more experience. If they can settle one important position, they can grow more quickly.
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UMass Trying to Stay Positive Amidst Tough Losses
Tony Gaffney’s first words upon entering the media room said about all that needed to be said. “We’re going to get one, sooner or later,” said the senior forward. Those words came after UMass got another punch in the gut. Having already lost two games in the final seconds, the Minutemen rallied to force overtime before losing to Boston College on Saturday night. The 85-81 loss drops them to 1-6 on the season, with two tough losses at home included.
The Fire Isn’t There For UMass
This surely wasn’t what any of the Minuteman faithful had in mind to open the season – certainly not for Derek Kellogg’s first home game as head coach. No, what they had in mind was something like what the scoreboard looked like with 29 seconds left. At that point, UMass had a 74-69 lead on Jacksonville State, a young team picked last in the Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll of head coaches and sports information directors. But the last 30 seconds were something the new coach had seen before, and it wasn’t good.
Jacksonville State Gets a Building Block Win
You can’t read too much into one game, especially early in the season. But the final score on Monday night can’t be the only good thing Jacksonville State takes home.
