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Money Williams scores 35 as Boston College beats UMass 71-55 at TD Garden

The Springfield Morning News teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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Boston College's Money Williams scored 35 points Friday as the Eagles beat UMass 71-55 at TD Garden. The senior transfer from Montana put up 21 before halftime, and BC snapped a four-game losing streak against the Minutemen. BC (2-0) now leads the series 27-22, and UMass dropped to 1-1. The Commonwealth Classic dates to 1905; UMass won last year's edition 76-74 in Springfield.

Boston College beat UMass 71-55 at TD Garden

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    FinalHall of Fame series at TD Garden, Fri., Nov. 6

Source: MassLive.com

  • Dwayne Wimbley Jr.: career-high 15 points for UMass
  • Abdullah Ahmed: 12 points, including a 3-pointer
  • Junjie Wang: seven points; Jordan Clayton: four
  • UMass freshmen: combined -49 plus-minus

“We’re going to work hard to try to keep this game going if possible.”

Frank Martin, UMass head coach

Amherst Wire reported that UMass went cold in the second half and played without defensive standout Jayden Ndjigue.

Williams carried BC while UMass forced few turnovers

35
points for BC's Money Williams, 21 in the first half
13-of-13
free throws made by Williams
3-of-27
BC's shooting from 3-point range
4
turnovers UMass forced all game

Sources: Amherst Wire, MassLive.com

Sources: MassLive.com, Amherst Wire, Boston College Eagles On SI

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