Malik Mack scores 32 factors, Harvard downs UMass 78-75 in OT

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Malik Mack scored 32 factors, together with a layup to power additional time and a clutch 3-pointer within the further interval, to guide Harvard to a 78-75 victory over UMass 78-75 on Friday night time.

Mack bought to the basket to tie the sport at 70-all with :18 left in regulation. After Louis Lesmond hit from deep to place Harvard up 73-71 in additional time Mack hit from past the arc to make it 76-71.

Mack additionally added six assists for the Crimson (4-0). Chandler Pigge scored 15 factors whereas taking pictures 5 of 8 from the sector and 4 for 4 from the road, and added 11 rebounds. Lesmond shot 5 for 9, together with 4 for 7 from past the arc to complete with 14 factors.

The Minutemen (2-1) have been led by Matt Cross, who recorded 16 factors, 16 rebounds and two steals. Josh Cohen added 13 factors and eight rebounds for UMass. Rahsool Diggins additionally had 13 factors.

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Harvard’s subsequent sport is Saturday in opposition to Boston School on the highway, and UMass hosts Cent. Conn. St. on Wednesday.