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UMass defeated Miami (OH) 87-83 in the MAC quarterfinals, flipping a late tie into a 13-2 run to grab the lead. The Minutemen dominated the boards 41-24 and shot 52% from the field, led by Leonardo Bettiol's 25 points as four players reached double figures. Miami had five in double digits but couldn’t close the gap, and UMass advances to the MAC semifinals to face Bowling Green or Toledo; Miami, 31-1, awaits Selection Sunday.
Miami (Ohio) saw its immaculate 31-0 start end with an 87-83 MAC Tournament quarterfinal loss to eighth-seeded UMass, blowing an 11-point lead with 8:33 remaining. The RedHawks enter Selection Sunday on the NCAA bubble due to a weak non-conference schedule and middling NET/KenPom rankings, with projections placing them around an 11 seed; Bruce Pearl publicly questioned their at-large viability, prompting a sharp reply from Miami's athletic director as the team awaits its NCAA fate.
Massachusetts upset No. 20 Miami (OH) 87-83 in the MAC Tournament quarterfinal in Cleveland, snapping the RedHawks’ 31-1 regular-season run. Leonardo Bettiol led UMass with 25 points, while Marcus Banks Jr. added 18 and Jayden Ndjigue 16 as the Minutemen rallied from a late deficit to advance to the semifinals against Toledo. Miami’s Brant Byers (17) and Eian Elmer (16) led the RedHawks, but a 13-2 run by UMass late in the second half sealed the win. Miami’s season ends at 31-1.
UMass is set to hire Joe Harasymiak, Rutgers' defensive coordinator, as its new head football coach on a five-year deal worth $1.3 to $1.4 million annually. Harasymiak, known for his success at challenging programs like Maine and Rutgers, will lead UMass as it transitions into the MAC in 2025. The university is investing heavily in its football program, with significant NIL/revenue share funds and the highest staff pool in the MAC, aiming to improve its historically poor FBS performance.
Rutgers defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak is set to become the head coach at UMass, signing a five-year deal with an annual salary between $1.3 and $1.4 million. His staff pool budget will be the highest in the MAC, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
UMass has fired head coach Don Brown after a disappointing 2-8 season, marking the end of his second stint with the team where he went 6-28. Brown, who previously led UMass to an FCS national championship game, struggled to replicate success at the FBS level. Athletic director Ryan Bamford praised Brown's contributions, noting his role in helping UMass secure a spot in the MAC conference. Offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery will serve as interim head coach.
The NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis is set to feature top prospects and new coaching staff members, with each day focusing on different positions and players. Meanwhile, UMass is set to join the MAC as a full member in 2025-26, leaving Notre Dame and UConn as the only remaining FBS independents. Additionally, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the NCAA from enforcing its rules against pay-for-play in recruiting, sparking a debate on the future of amateurism in college football.
The University of Massachusetts is set to join the MAC for the 2025-26 school year in applicable sports, leaving the Atlantic 10 Conference where it has been a member since 1976. UMass will remain an independent in football but will join the MAC for other sports, with its hockey program staying in the Hockey East. The move brings the MAC up to 13 teams and may lead to speculation about adding a 14th member for balance.
UMass is set to rejoin the MAC for all sports in 2025 after a 10-year absence, with its football program returning to the conference after competing as an independent. The move follows UMass' unsuccessful stint in the MAC from 2012-15, during which it struggled to achieve success. The addition of UMass will bring the MAC's membership to 13 teams, prompting the conference to abandon divisions and adopt a linear standings format.
The Mid-American Conference has voted to add UMass as a full member starting in 2025-26, marking the first full membership addition since 1998. UMass was previously a football-only member from 2012-15 but will now bring all sports to the conference. The move comes after UMass declined to leave the Atlantic 10, where it was a founding member. This decision leaves UConn as the last completely independent FBS program, with Army joining the American Athletic Conference this summer.
Ryan Leonard scores two goals for Boston College Eagles in a 5-1 win over UMass in his hometown, Amherst, where he faced boos from the crowd due to choosing Boston College over UMass. His two goals extended his season-best point streak to 12 games and sealed the victory for the Eagles, improving their season record to 22-5-1.
West Virginia University men's basketball players RaeQuan Battle and Noah Farrakhan will be dressing and available to play in the upcoming game against UMass, following discussions with the players and their families after a recent court ruling. Head coach Josh Eilert expressed support for their decision to compete and looks forward to having them on the active roster.
The author shares their top 25 ballot for Week 7 of the 2023 college football season, discussing their thought process and giving readers a behind-the-scenes look. The updated Associated Press top 25 poll will be released later, and the author mentions Penn State's performance in their game against UMass.
UMass (1-6) faces an uphill battle as they take on Penn State (5-0) in a college football game. Penn State is heavily favored, but UMass coach Don Brown believes his team can test the Nittany Lions. Fans can watch the game for free on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, or SlingTV, and can also find promotional offers for sports betting on Massachusetts sports. Penn State's offense has been steadily improving, while their defense has been one of the best in the nation.
Tre Mitchell, a 6-foot-9 forward, has announced his transfer to the University of Kentucky, making it his fourth school in five years. Before joining Kentucky, Mitchell had an impressive college career, showcasing his scoring ability and versatility. Some of his notable performances include a career-high 34 points as a freshman at UMass, multiple 30-point games in the 2020-21 season, a strong showing against Seton Hall while playing for Texas, and finishing his time at West Virginia with back-to-back 20+ point games.