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Date	Item	Section
11/13/2008	Minutemen hang with Salukis for 37 minutes, but fall short, 80-73.	NewsWire
11/12/2008	UMass opens season with 90-71 over Arkansas-Monticello.	NewsWire
11/12/2008	Anthony Gurley finally gets a shot.	NewsWire
11/11/2008	Derek Kellogg ready to lead UMass - Five questions facing the Minutemen.	NewsWire
10/8/2008	Details emerge about Coach Kellogg's contract.	NewsWire
4/23/2008	Derek Kellogg becomes 21st coach in Massachusetts men's basketball history.	NewsWire

I slacked with this page in between March 2007 and the start of the 2008-09 season. Game articles are always on the Scoreboard. Full player profiles are on the Roster. Check the Message Board for other news articles in the meantime.

Date	Item	Section
3/8/2007	St. Louis bursts the Minutemen's bubble, 74-71.	NewsWire
3/4/2007	UMass earns share of A-10 title with win at Saint Joseph's, 71-67.	NewsWire
3/3/2007	Ford thrives on big games.	NewsWire
2/28/2007	Minutemen serve La Salle a Senior Day beat down, 102-63.	NewsWire
2/28/2007	Senior Day tribute articles on Pennie, Lasme, and Freeman on the La Salle game day page.	NewsWire
2/27/2007	Atlantic 10 Notes: Keep an eye on Hawks, Explorers.	NewsWire
2/25/2007	UMass beats St. Louis in last-second thriller, 53-50.	NewsWire
2/24/2007	Aptly named Life has his figured out.	NewsWire
2/22/2007	UMass blows out St. Bonaventure, 83-44.	NewsWire
2/20/2007	Atlantic 10 Notes: Postseason awards up for grabs.	NewsWire
2/20/2007	UMass sharpens its focus.	NewsWire
2/19/2007	UMass grabs big win at Dayton, 77-69.	NewsWire
2/16/2007	UMass humbles Fordham in Bronx, 74-59.	NewsWire
2/15/2007	Only option for UM is automatic bid.	NewsWire
2/14/2007	Forbes, UMass nice fit.	NewsWire
2/12/2007	Georgia big man Trey Lang gives UMass a verbal commitment. Reports from The Republican and The Gazette.	Recruiting
2/12/2007	Temple brings UMass back down to earth, 98-89.	NewsWire
2/9/2007	UMass storms into first, defeats Rhody, 77-55.	NewsWire
2/8/2007	From project to prospect - UMass's Lasme has come a long way.	NewsWire
2/7/2007	A polished product: UMass' Lasme rose from humble start to become a force in the A-10.	NewsWire
2/7/2007	Combining forces: Shared journey bonds UMass big men.	NewsWire
2/7/2007	Lo ready to fill void next season.	Recruiting
2/6/2007	Atlantic 10 Notebook: UMass earns votes in AP poll.	NewsWire
2/6/2007	Lowe & Forbes lead UMass to win over Richmond, 72-56.	NewsWire
2/2/2007	Bonner just biding his time.	NewsWire
2/1/2007	Nervously good times.	NewsWire

1/30/2007	Atlantic 10 Notebook: A fresh change of clothes.	NewsWire
1/30/2007	Getting the most of Life.	NewsWire
1/29/2007	Lasme new king of block.	NewsWire
1/29/2007	UMass prevails in Charlotte, 66-61.	NewsWire
1/26/2007	UMass can't buy a foul try.	NewsWire
1/25/2007	Rhody holds serve at home over UMass, 75-72.	NewsWire
1/22/2007	Minutemen run past Duquesne, 101-87.	NewsWire
1/20/2007	Minutemen may be without Lasme.	NewsWire
1/19/2007	Minutemen can't close the gap at Xavier, 83-77.	NewsWire
1/17/2007	Freeman CLASS award finalist.	NewsWire
1/17/2007	Lowe raises UMass stock.	NewsWire
1/15/2007	UMass buckles down and beats Temple, 88-77.	NewsWire
1/11/2007	Lasme leads charge as UMass beats GW, 91-84.	NewsWire
1/11/2007	Hoophall Classic has a UMass feel.	NewsWire
1/10/2007	Flint thriving, happy guiding the Dragons.	Alumni
1/8/2007	UMass making major progress.	NewsWire
1/6/2007	Adversity time for Tiki Mayben.	NewsWire
1/6/2007	Minutemen open A-10 play on good note, win at La Salle, 79-71.	NewsWire
1/6/2007	A guide to Atlantic 10 hoop teams.	NewsWire
1/5/2007	Playing mind games.	NewsWire
1/3/2007	Miami shoots their way to a win in Amherst, UMass falls 72-71.	NewsWire

12/29/2006	UMass stumbles to finish line against Yale, 78-69.	NewsWire
12/26/2006	Sharing the point: Mayben, Lowe split time running Minutemen offense.	NewsWire
12/26/2006	Harris handles role.	NewsWire
12/23/2006	UMass can't answer Kentucky, falls 82-68.	NewsWire
12/20/2006	Matt Pennie: managing to play.	NewsWire
12/15/2006	Long-time Mullins Center public address announcer Jack O'Neill passed away. Article and obituary from The Springfield Republican	NewsWire
12/14/2006	Minutemen score a win at Louisville, 72-68.	NewsWire
12/10/2006	UMass wakes up and puts away Central CT State, 79-66.	NewsWire
12/7/2006	Minutemen escape from BU with a 56-54 win.	NewsWire
12/3/2006	Not ready for primetime. UMass falters against BC, 84-73.	NewsWire

11/29/2006	Minutemen roll on, 72-49 over Savannah State.	NewsWire
11/26/2006	Lasme named A-10 Player Of Week.	NewsWire
11/26/2006	UMass takes care of Jacksonville State, 100-69.	NewsWire
11/23/2006	The Lasme Show helps UMass put away St. Francis, 63-49.	NewsWire
11/20/2006	UMass gets back on track over Northeastern, 79-56.	NewsWire
11/19/2006	UMass can't contain #4 Pittsburgh, 85-68.	NewsWire
11/18/2006	Minutemen win 65-56 over Oakland in day one of the Colonial Classic.	NewsWire
11/15/2006	UMass signs six to National Letters of Intent.	Recruiting
11/15/2006	Lowe ready for return.	NewsWire
11/13/2006	Minutemen open in style, with a 98-61 victory over Dartmouth.	NewsWire
11/12/2006	Mayben named A-10 co-Rookie of the Week.	NewsWire
11/11/2006	LOI expected from Senegal big man Papa Ousmane Lo.	Recruiting
11/11/2006	Freeman's work ethic beats the odds.	NewsWire
11/11/2006	Transfers of power: New-look UMass a rising force.	NewsWire
11/10/2006	Springfield's Trevon Wilcher reportedly signs LOI with UMass.	Recruiting
11/10/2006	Great expectations: Minutemen face challenge of high optimism.	NewsWire
11/10/2006	Various updates from the Gazette: LOI silence, BC time change, Bonner's sky hook.	NewsWire
11/10/2006	Barbee ready to guide UTEP.	Alumni
11/9/2006	The Daily Collegian's season previews: UMass embarks on the highly anticipated 2006 season Player-by-player breakdown Given, not earned - Minutemen try to stay grounded in face of early praise One more time - Freeman prepares for final season Stronger than ever - Dante Milligan enters 2006 with renewed focus Ford aims high with tough non-conference schedule	NewsWire
11/9/2006	Freeman content to score less.	NewsWire
11/9/2006	UMass mum on hoop recruits.	Recruiting
11/9/2006	Experienced Minutemen aim to recapture spotlight.	NewsWire
11/9/2006	The road less traveled: Tiki Mayben�s arrival at UMass not your typical journey.	NewsWire
11/7/2006	Don't bask yet.	NewsWire
11/5/2006	UMass defeats Bridgeport,88-61, in exhibition play.	NewsWire
11/3/2006	Excitement is in the air.	NewsWire
11/3/2006	Thomas back on track as season nears.	NewsWire
11/2/2006	Brower out longer than expected.	NewsWire

10/30/2006	Weaknesses exposed in scrimmage against Albany.	NewsWire
10/29/2006	Moving Minutemen.	NewsWire
10/28/2006	After year off, Mayben now in spotlight.	NewsWire
10/27/2006	To press, or not to press?	NewsWire
10/26/2006	Brower (ankle) doubtful for exhibition.	NewsWire
10/25/2006	Minutemen picked to finish second in Atlantic 10.	NewsWire
10/23/2006	Coach Ford chat recap.	NewsWire
10/20/2006	Ford silent on probable starting lineup.	NewsWire
10/19/2006	Earning praise: Forbes gets the chance to prove hype was justified.	NewsWire
10/17/2006	Freeman out to make NCAAs.	NewsWire
10/17/2006	Where are they now? Bruiser Flint: The Drexel men's basketball coach started anew in 2001 after 12 years in Amherst	Alumni
10/15/2006	Bonner looks to stand real tall.	NewsWire
10/14/2006	Coverage of Midnight Madness 2006.	NewsWire
10/14/2006	UMass has experience.	NewsWire
10/13/2006	Harris still learning Ford's system as Madness begins.	NewsWire
10/11/2006	Travis Ford holds an early morning audition for a walk-on spot.	NewsWire
10/11/2006	Chris Lowe and Nana Ampim arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.	NewsWire
10/10/2006	Minutemen get two more commitments from Andy Buchert and Max Groebe.	Recruiting
10/8/2006	Brower looks forward to Midnight Madness.	NewsWire
10/7/2006	Matt Glass joins the UMass freshmen class of 2007-08.	Recruiting
9/22/2006	Lawrence Carrier forced to call it quits after fourth knee surgery.	NewsWire
9/15/2006	Profile of administrative assistant Austin Newton.	NewsWire
9/8/2006	The UMass Minutemen take care of business ... on Paradise Island.	NewsWire

8/28/2006	The 2006-07 schedule is complete.	NewsWire
8/25/2006	Optimism growing as Minutemen return.	NewsWire
8/25/2006	Forbes has star quality.	NewsWire
8/23/2006	Bahamian all-star team can't slow down UMass, 138-86.	NewsWire
8/22/2006	Minutemen keep the offense in triple digits with 103-42 win over the Giants.	NewsWire
8/22/2006	Some of the Minutemen take time out for Q&As from The Bahamas.	NewsWire
8/21/2006	UMass launches over the Rockets, 126-59.	NewsWire
8/20/2006	Bahamas extras: snorkeling trip photo gallery 1, gallery 2, and video clips.	NewsWire
8/19/2006	The Crimestoppers can't put the cuffs on UMass, losing 135-77.	NewsWire
8/18/2006	UMass opens play in The Bahamas with 128-59 blowout win over the Explorers.	NewsWire
8/18/2006	UMass may go with two at the point.	NewsWire
8/18/2006	Matt Hill gives verbal commitment to UMass.	Recruiting
8/17/2006	Injured Carrier to miss Bahamas.	NewsWire
8/16/2006	Minutemen gear up for The Bahamas with summer practice.	NewsWire
8/15/2006	Former Minuteman Tony Barbee gets the head coaching job at UTEP.	Alumni
8/12/2006	Minutemen have players for up-tempo style.	NewsWire
8/8/2006	Mayben back on the court.	NewsWire
8/7/2006	Ford says, 'Enjoy'.	NewsWire
8/5/2006	Jacksonville (AL) State added as the last game to the 2006-07 non-conference schedule.	NewsWire

7/26/2006	Dates set for The Bahamas trip.	NewsWire
7/22/2006	The non-conference schedule is released for 2006-07.	NewsWire
7/20/2006	Springfield forward Trevon Wilcher gives a verbal commitment.	Recruiting
7/12/2006	Joey Rodriguez changes mind, backs out of verbal commitment.	Recruiting
7/9/2006	Kentucky and Louisville games are reported again.	NewsWire
7/6/2006	Scheduling & roster news from The Daily Hampshire Gazette.	NewsWire
6/14/2006	UMass to take pre-season training trip to The Bahamas.	NewsWire
5/31/2006	New Hampshire native Luke Bonner to transfer to UMass.	NewsWire
5/11/2006	The Springfield Republican gives an update on 2007-08 incomers Marcus Matthews and Joey Rodriguez.	Recruiting
4/27/2006	With Louisville already on the slate, UMass looks to add Kentucky.	NewsWire
4/23/2006	Starting over just the ticket for Tiki Mayben.	NewsWire
4/13/2006	Ricky Harris signs with Minutemen.	Recruiting

2005-06 Season
4/7/2006	UMass holds Men's Basketball Banquet.	NewsWire
3/25/2006	Ford looks to increase offense.	NewsWire
3/15/2006	UMass eyes trip overseas.	NewsWire
3/10/2006	Looking ahead to next year.	NewsWire
3/10/2006	UMass, Ford look to future.	NewsWire
3/9/2006	Xavier takes the more important end of the rematch, defeats UMass 75-66.	NewsWire
3/7/2006	Stephane Lasme arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after allegedly being slapped in face.	NewsWire
3/7/2006	Lasme, Freeman, Lowe earn Atlantic 10 awards.	NewsWire
3/6/2006	UMass gives Viggiano a good send-off, 65-56 over Xavier.	NewsWire
3/5/2006	UConn series officially over.	NewsWire
3/2/2006	UMass defenseless in loss at Richmond, 81-66.	NewsWire

2/27/2006	Big men UMass' key.	NewsWire
2/27/2006	Lasme: UMass building block.	NewsWire
2/26/2006	Rashaun Freeman shares A-10's Player of the Week honor.	NewsWire
2/26/2006	UMass holds down Dayton, 66-47. Includes coverage from the dedication of Leaman Court.	NewsWire
2/23/2006	Charlotte escapes with 72-71 victory over UMass.	NewsWire
2/20/2006	UMass gets road win at St. Bonaventure, 72-64.	NewsWire
2/16/2006	UMass takes #7 GW to wire but falls at the end, 69-66.	NewsWire
2/13/2006	Minutemen continue with road woes, fall at Florida State 73-63.	NewsWire
2/12/2006	Bowers still enrolled at UMass, but plans a transfer during the summer.	NewsWire
2/9/2006	Setback in Amherst: La Salle downs UMass 65-44.	NewsWire
2/8/2006	Life heats up for UMass.	NewsWire
2/6/2006	UMass holds off Rhody in a foul-fest, 63-61.	NewsWire
2/3/2006	Minutemen focus on home repairs.	NewsWire
2/2/2006	Payback. Temple destroys UMass, 76-47.	NewsWire
2/1/2006	Maurice Maxwell leaves UMass.	NewsWire

1/31/2006	Stephane Lasme making the leap.	NewsWire
1/30/2006	Minutemen keep struggling on road, fall at La Salle, 68-61.	NewsWire
1/30/2006	Baltimore guard Ricky Harris also gives Minutemen a verbal commitment.	Recruiting
1/29/2006	Stephane Lasme - Out of Africa.	NewsWire
1/26/2006	Florida point guard Joey Rodriguez gives UMass a verbal commitment for 2007-08.	Recruiting
1/26/2006	James Life and assistant coach Tim Maloney recall past at Mariner HS.	NewsWire
1/26/2006	Rhody downs UMass on late three-pointer, 58-55.	NewsWire
1/25/2006	Pennie role plays for UMass.	NewsWire
1/24/2006	UMass responds after loss.	NewsWire
1/23/2006	UMass' Lowe making point.	NewsWire
1/23/2006	UMass destroys Temple, 60-34.	NewsWire
1/22/2006	Chris Lowe wins second A-10 Rookie of the Week honor.	NewsWire
1/19/2006	UMass holds serve at home, defeats Fordham 74-61.	NewsWire
1/16/2006	UMass drops a close one at St. Louis, 50-48.	NewsWire
1/13/2006	UMass protects their house, 68-58 over Saint Joseph's.	NewsWire
1/11/2006	Fine print in NCAA transfer rules changes Bowers' mind, won't transfer to Drexel.	NewsWire
1/10/2006	Life's evolution.	NewsWire
1/9/2006	UMass wins big at Duquesne, 82-63.	NewsWire
1/7/2006	Maurice Maxwell suspended indefinitely, for academic reasons.	NewsWire
1/6/2006	Mayben A Steal For Minutemen.	NewsWire
1/6/2006	A-10 opens season play.	NewsWire
1/6/2006	Point guard, anyone?	NewsWire
1/4/2006	Art Bowers to transfer to Drexel and play for Bruiser Flint.	NewsWire
1/4/2006	Boston College (#11) easily handles UMass, 91-62.	NewsWire
1/3/2006	Player postcards and a recap from the Panasonic Holiday Festival.	NewsWire
1/1/2006	Stephane Lasme named A-10 Player of the Week.	NewsWire

12/29/2005	UMass falls short against St. John's, 51-49.	NewsWire
12/28/2005	UMass throws a block party at MSG, beats St. Peter's 66-49.	NewsWire
12/25/2005	Chris Lowe named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week.	NewsWire
12/24/2005	Minutemen give Coach Ford an early holiday gift with 78-69 win over Siena.	NewsWire
12/21/2005	Dante Milligan ready to join Minutemen.	NewsWire
12/14/2005	The Collegian previews the Minutemen's winter session schedule.	NewsWire
12/14/2005	UMass catches a break.	NewsWire
12/13/2005	UMass bowls over BU, 64-45.	NewsWire
12/13/2005	Mullins Center floor to be named Jack Leaman Court.	NewsWire
12/09/2005	#3 UConn too much for UMass, 78-60.	NewsWire
12/09/2005	UConn series nears end.	NewsWire
12/06/2005	Lowe breaking onto the scene.	NewsWire
12/01/2005	UMass gets back to work.	NewsWire

11/29/2005	UMass wins big over Savannah State, 93-57.	NewsWire
11/28/2005	Art Bowers to transfer out of UMass.	NewsWire
11/26/2005	UMass can't catch up to UAB, 86-77.	NewsWire
11/26/2005	Hoopville sits down with Travis Ford.	NewsWire
11/24/2005	Remembering the magical Final Four season, Players and coaches reflect 10 years later.	NewsWire
11/24/2005	Lasme's star keeps rising.	NewsWire
11/23/2005	Davidson comes back against UMass, 66-63.	NewsWire
11/22/2005	Bowers aiming higher.	NewsWire
11/21/2005	Trip special to UAB.	NewsWire
11/21/2005	Ford and Minutemen off to rolling start, 67-62 over Hartford.	NewsWire
11/20/2005	Be up to the minutes.	NewsWire
11/18/2005	Incentives may boost Ford's pay to over $600,000.	NewsWire
11/18/2005	The Collegian previews the 2005-06 Minutemen.	NewsWire
11/18/2005	Getting to the point.	NewsWire
11/17/2005	UConn series nears end.	NewsWire
11/17/2005	Ford loves to run.	NewsWire
11/17/2005	Bring back the Cage.	NewsWire
11/17/2005	UMass mixing it up.	NewsWire
11/16/2005	On the sideline, UMass quartet stays active.	NewsWire
11/16/2005	Rusty Brandon Thomas looks to shine.	NewsWire
11/15/2005	Ex-player appreciates Ford's style.	NewsWire
11/15/2005	Minutemen face two top-15 nonconference foes.	NewsWire
11/13/2005	UMass likes potential.	NewsWire
11/12/2005	This Ford puts pedal to the metal.	NewsWire
11/12/2005	Maxwell likely starter at point guard.	NewsWire
11/11/2005	The Ford era gears up with 96-55 win over Dowling.	NewsWire
11/11/2005	Driven to pick up pace.	NewsWire
11/7/2005	Ford likes scrimmage.	NewsWire
11/4/2005	Minutemen picked 7th among 14 teams in new Atlantic 10. Freeman picked to pre-season first team, Lowe to rookie team.	NewsWire
11/3/2005	Point unclear for Minutemen.	NewsWire

10/31/2005	Minutemen get to work in intrasquad scrimmage.	NewsWire
10/20/2005	Lowe happy at UMass.	NewsWire
10/19/2005	Brooklyn guard Marcus Matthews gives UMass a verbal commitment for 2007-08.	Recruiting
10/17/2005	Midnight Madness coverage.	NewsWire
10/11/2005	Ford learns from a master.	NewsWire
9/27/2005	Student's life for Mayben.	NewsWire
9/24/2005	Thomas happy to find a team.	NewsWire
9/20/2005	UMass finishes 2005-06 schedule.	NewsWire
9/15/2005	Swingman Gary Forbes Transfers To UMass From Virginia.	NewsWire
8/9/2005	Salovski Leaves UMass, Basketball Program.	NewsWire
7/26/2005	Olivier Lamoureux leaves the team, while Etienne Brower transfers in from BU.	NewsWire
5/3/2005	Swingman Brandon Thomas joins UMass basketball program.	NewsWire
4/21/2005	UMass gets Florida JC shooting star James Life.	NewsWire
4/20/2005	Ford finding his groove in Amherst.	NewsWire
4/14/2005	Ford announces his coaching staff.	NewsWire
4/13/2005	New York point guard Chris Lowe to join Minutemen.	NewsWire
3/26/2005	Travis Ford named new men's basketball head coach.	NewsWire

2004-05 Season
4/13/2005	Freeman Claims Top Awards At Basketball Banquet.	NewsWire
3/16/2005	Craig Austrie also looks elsewhere.	Recruiting
3/16/2005	Speculation begins about possible head coach candidates.	NewsWire
3/16/2005	Coach Steve Lappas fired.	NewsWire
3/14/2005	NIT does not call, Lappas on thin ice.	NewsWire
3/9/2005	UMass loses to La Salle, 70-64 in overtime.	NewsWire
3/9/2005	Lasme Adept At Transition Game.	NewsWire
3/9/2005	Rashaun Freeman named to Atlantic 10 First Team.	NewsWire
3/7/2005	Hey, how about the players?	NewsWire
3/5/2005	UMass holds off Duquesne, 69-65.	NewsWire
3/1/2005	Minutemen fall at Dayton on a late foul call, 53-52.	NewsWire

2/26/2005	No Chaney, no problem. Temple beats UMass 61-48.	NewsWire
2/24/2005	Minutemen hold off Rhode Island 70-64 for season's 5th OT victory.	NewsWire
2/19/2005	UMass needs OT, but puts down La Salle, 69-66.	NewsWire
2/15/2005	Minutemen notch a solid win over Florida State, 78-68.	NewsWire
2/12/2005	Fordham prevails over UMass, 63-56.	NewsWire
2/9/2005	UMass tops Rhode Island in defensive struggle, 49-44.	NewsWire
2/5/2005	UMass cruises to victory, 74-58, over Bonnies.	NewsWire
2/5/2005	Maxwell provides relief.	NewsWire
2/4/2005	Anxious times for Lappas.	NewsWire
2/1/2005	Dante Milligan transfers to UMass.	NewsWire

1/31/2005	Fan base needs a reality check.	NewsWire
1/29/2005	UMass falls to Richmond, 67-63.	NewsWire
1/28/2005	Minutemen need more home support.	NewsWire
1/26/2005	UMass needs 2 overtimes, but escapes from Olean, 82-78.	NewsWire
1/25/2005	Brennan Martin declared academically ineligible.	NewsWire
1/23/2005	Saint Joe's humbles UMass, 73-54.	NewsWire
1/21/2005	UMass adjusts to Viggiano's absence.	NewsWire
1/19/2005	UMass keeps it going with win over Fordham, 76-63.	NewsWire
1/15/2005	UMass knocks off another Top 25 team, defeats George Washington in OT, 76-74.	NewsWire
1/12/2005	UMass can't find first road win, fall at Saint Joseph's, 59-52.	NewsWire
1/8/2005	UMass defeats Xavier in triple-overtime thriller, 90-86.	NewsWire
1/5/2005	Temple lulls Minutemen to sleep, 61-49.	NewsWire
1/2/2005	Minutemen off to sluggish start in 2005, fall to Boston College 67-48.	NewsWire
1/2/2005	Rashaun Freeman named A-10 Co-Player of the Week.	NewsWire

12/29/2004	Bowers banks in a UMass win, 67-65 over BU.	NewsWire
12/23/2004	UMass rides into Christmas break at 5-3. Minutemen defeat Rider, 73-63.	NewsWire
12/20/2004	Anthony Anderson suspended three games for drug test failure.	NewsWire
12/19/2004	UMass hangs on to defeat Davidson, 70-67.	NewsWire
12/16/2004	Shot-blocker Stephane Lasme rejects label.	NewsWire
12/13/2004	Miami brings UMass back down to earth, 80-53.	NewsWire
12/12/2005	Rashaun Freeman named A-10 Co-Player of the Week.	NewsWire
12/11/2004	Reversed the Curse! UMass defeats #7 UConn 61-59.	NewsWire
12/5/2004	Minutemen stumble in Seattle, 68-57.	NewsWire
12/3/2004	Rossi just happy to be part of team.	NewsWire
12/2/2004	Northeastern runs past UMass, 84-68.	NewsWire

11/30/2004	Where's the Madness?	NewsWire
11/29/2004	Minutemen too much for Yale, 70-56.	NewsWire
11/28/2004	UMass basketball alumni return to Springfield for Tip-Off Classic.	Alumni
11/24/2004	UMass beats pesky Birmingham-Southern for season opening win, 64-60.	NewsWire
11/22/2004	It's now or never: Minutemen on hot seat.	NewsWire
11/14/2004	UMass tops Concordia 73-64 in exhibition tune-up.	NewsWire
11/12/2004	Craig Austrie will not sign early letter.	Recruiting
10/27/2004	Postseason key in new Lappas contract.	NewsWire
9/9/2004	UConn, Gonzaga, Florida State highlight the 2004-05 schedule.	NewsWire
3/16/2004	Coach Lappas retained for 2004-05 season.	NewsWire

I slacked with this page since the end of the 2002-03 season. Game articles are always on the Scoreboard. Check the Message Board for other news articles in the meantime.

Date	Item	Section
5/8/2003	New mascot ideas - poll results & comments.	NewsWire
4/26/2003	Assistant Coach Chris Walker leaves program.	NewsWire
4/13/2003	Jackie Rogers Earns Team MVP Honor.	NewsWire
4/11/2003	Ask the Coach - April 2003.	NewsWire
3/11/2003	GW puts UMass out of their misery, out of A-10 Tournament, 85-74.	NewsWire
3/9/2003	UMass upset bounces away, Saint Joseph's wins 52-49.	NewsWire
3/5/2003	St. Bonaventure packs it in, forfeits game with Minutemen.	NewsWire
3/3/2003	Minutemen stumble at Rhode Island, 65-58.	NewsWire
2/27/2003	So much for the three-game win streak. Temple smacks UMass, 88-46.	NewsWire
2/23/2003	UMass beats up on Duquesne, 70-55.	NewsWire
2/23/2003	Raheim Lamb leaves team temporarily.	NewsWire
2/17/2003	UMass storms back in second half at St. Bonaventure, 82-76.	NewsWire
2/13/2003	Surprise surprise! UMass over Richmond in a squeaker, 54-53.	NewsWire
2/12/2003	Freshman Alassane Kouyate taken to hospital.	NewsWire
2/11/2003	Lappas tells seniors to shape up.	NewsWire
2/10/2003	UMass throws it away against Temple, 61-50.	NewsWire
2/6/2003	Vols stomp all over UMass, 71-45.	NewsWire
2/1/2003	UMass puts Fordham away, 76-66.	NewsWire
1/29/2003	Dayton struts their stuff over UMass, 83-55.	NewsWire
1/27/2003	UMass scraps to a win at George Washington, 75-70.	NewsWire
1/22/2003	Minutemen can't break cold streak, fall to La Salle 78-57.	NewsWire
1/20/2003	UMass not enough for Xavier, 86-73.	NewsWire
1/20/2003	Stephen Briggs reinstated to Minutemen.	NewsWire
1/18/2003	Michael Lasme delays surgery for injured wrist.	NewsWire
1/17/2003	UMass lets it slip away to Rhode Island, 60-53.	NewsWire
1/12/2003	Blowout on Hawk Hill: Saint Joseph's 76 - UMass 47.	NewsWire
1/12/2003	Stephen Briggs reinstated to Minutemen.	NewsWire
1/10/2003	Minutemen send Columbia packing, 66-47.	NewsWire
1/7/2003	Kyle Wilson decides to transfer.	NewsWire
1/7/2003	Minutemen defenseless against Fordham, 80-67.	NewsWire
1/5/2002	Anderson overcame adversity.	NewsWire
1/3/2003	Minutemen take down NC State, 68-56.	NewsWire
12/29/2002	UMass does their own thundering over the Herd, 81-58.	NewsWire
12/23/2002	Minutemen wake up and dismiss Rider, 76-54.	NewsWire
12/22/2002	UMass caught off-guard. Lafayette surprises Minutemen 54-52.	NewsWire
12/18/2002	UMass goes back to basic training.	NewsWire
12/15/2002	Anthony Anderson carries Minutemen to victoryover Florida Int'l, 67-62.	NewsWire
12/11/2002	UMass wins a battle, loses the war. #9 Huskies wake up and win 59-48.	NewsWire
12/9/2002	Eagles second half run closes out UMass, final 80-62.	NewsWire
12/5/2002	Lappas keeps Wilson on bench.	NewsWire
12/3/2002	UMass sleepwalks to setback, Central CT wins 46-45.	NewsWire
11/30/2002	The good, bad and ugly in Maui.	NewsWire
11/29/2002	Early vision comes true.	NewsWire
11/27/2002	UMass ends on a good note, dismisses Chaminade, 69-55.	NewsWire
11/26/2002	Too much cold, not enough hot. UMass falls to Utah, 69-53.	NewsWire
11/25/2002	Minutemen not enough for Indiana, 84-71.	NewsWire
10/11/2002	Coach Lappas dismisses freshman Stephen Briggs.	NewsWire

8/29/2002	UMass Opens Maui Invitational Against Indiana.	NewsWire
8/29/2002	2002-03 season preview from UMass Athletics.	NewsWire

3/26/2002	Willie Jenkins follows Pugh out the UMass door.	NewsWire
3/24/2002	The Daily Hampshire Gazette's review of incoming recruits Lasme, Kouyate and Briggs.	Recruiting
3/22/2002	Minutemen get verbal from Jeff Viggiano.	Recruiting
3/20/2002	UMass targets recruits.	Recruiting
3/20/2002	Crooks Leaves UMass After Sucessfull Career.	NewsWire
3/11/2002	Quality may not make cut.	NewsWire
3/10/2002	UMass hopes to keep moving.	NewsWire
3/9/2002	Lappas optimistic about future.	NewsWire
3/8/2002	Minutemen take Xavier to OT, but fall 65-59.	NewsWire
3/8/2002	Xavier previews.	NewsWire
3/8/2002	UMass holds off GW, 73-62.	NewsWire
3/6/2002	Gym Dandy: a columnist's trip to Amherst.	NewsWire
3/6/2002	GW previews.	NewsWire
3/6/2002	Crooks is able to change his tune.	NewsWire
3/6/2002	Anthony Anderson wins Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year award.	NewsWire
3/4/2002	Minutemen fall flat after the half, Xavier prevails, 72-52.	NewsWire
3/2/2002	Xavier previews.	NewsWire
3/2/2002	Jameel Pugh leaves team, will transfer.	NewsWire

2/28/2002	Seniors end on good note, UMass defeats Rhode Island, 79-69.	NewsWire
2/28/2002	Rhode Island previews.	NewsWire
2/28/2002	UMass puts down Fordham, 67-54.	NewsWire
2/23/2002	Fordham previews.	NewsWire
2/21/2002	UMass crumbles in the end, falls at Saint Joe's 72-67.	NewsWire
2/19/2002	Saint Joseph's previews.	NewsWire
2/19/2002	Drexel full of surprises.	Alumni
2/19/2002	Crooks stays positive.	NewsWire
2/19/2002	Temple holds UMass down, 64-47.	NewsWire
2/18/2002	Brand must salvage his potential.	NewsWire
2/17/2002	Pictures and video added to the St. Bonnie game page.	NewsWire
2/16/2002	Temple previews.	NewsWire
2/16/2001	Gabriel Lee waits for his chance with UMass.	NewsWire
2/15/2002	UMass falls short in defensive battle with St. Bonaventure, 60-56.	NewsWire
2/15/2002	St. Bonaventure previews.	NewsWire
2/11/2002	Minutemen get back on track, down La Salle 62-47.	NewsWire
2/9/2002	La Salle previews.	NewsWire
2/8/2002	Minutemen disintegrate against Duquesne, 78-69.	NewsWire
2/7/2002	Doctor of Fillosophy in hoops.	Alumni
2/6/2002	Duquesne previews.	NewsWire
2/4/2002	Rhody humbles Minutemen, 70-59.	NewsWire
2/2/2002	Rhode Island previews.	NewsWire
2/2/2001	Micah Brand may sit for a while with injured ankle.	NewsWire

1/30/2002	Calipari and Pitino square off in Conference USA.	Alumni
1/30/2002	Dayton handles UMass easily, 83-68.	NewsWire
1/29/2002	Dayton previews.	NewsWire
1/28/2002	Winning attitude returns for Minutemen.	NewsWire
1/28/2002	Not this time! Minutemen win in Olean, down St. Bonaventure 67-65.	NewsWire
1/26/2002	St. Bonaventure previews.	NewsWire
1/26/2002	Flint thrilled to be in Philadelphia.	Alumni
1/26/2002	Minutemen, Rhymer have reasons to smile.	NewsWire
1/24/2002	Minutemen hold down GW, 73-60.	NewsWire
1/24/2002	Rashaun Freeman will have to sit out.	Recruiting
1/24/2002	GW previews.	NewsWire
1/21/2002	3-point shots key for UMass.	NewsWire
1/21/2002	UMass holds down Temple, 63-53, with three-point barrage.	NewsWire
1/20/2002	Temple previews.	NewsWire
1/20/2002	Anderson implored to shoot.	NewsWire
1/17/2002	Slide continues: UMass falls to Richmond, 63-54.	NewsWire
1/16/2002	Richmond previews.	NewsWire
1/16/2002	No secret: Flint at home at Drexel.	Alumni
1/15/2002	UMass aide Theokas rare court case.	NewsWire
1/14/2002	Lappas continues to search for solutions.	NewsWire
1/14/2002	Offense clicks, defense lapses. Fordham runs by UMass, 95-86.	NewsWire
1/14/2002	Focus remains on this season.	NewsWire
1/13/2002	Fordham previews.	NewsWire
1/10/2002	Buckeyes hold off Minutemen, 70-62.	NewsWire
1/9/2002	Ohio State previews.	NewsWire
1/8/2002	Lappas promises changes.	NewsWire
1/8/2002	Cold start to 2002: UMass falls to Saint Joseph's, 63-38.	NewsWire
1/5/2002	Saint Joseph's previews.	NewsWire
1/4/2002	UMass can look to Crooks.	NewsWire

12/31/2001	Herd thunders past Minutemen, 81-66.	NewsWire
12/30/2001	Marshall previews.	NewsWire
12/28/2001	UM assistant Leonard plots opponents� strategy, tendencies.	NewsWire
12/28/2001	Walk-on adjusts to role.	NewsWire
12/24/2001	UMass sends Maine packing, 78-60.	NewsWire
12/23/2001	Maine previews.	NewsWire
12/23/2001	Lappas, UMass start anew: Coach can't escape from past glory in Amherst, so he'll gladly take task of restoring it.	NewsWire
12/20/2001	Kouyate shows high potential.	Recruiting
12/20/2001	Steve Lappas Atlantic 10 Teleconference recap.	NewsWire
12/20/2001	Rhymer wins A-10 Player of the Week award.	NewsWire
12/20/2001	Minutemen get back on winning track, 64-49 over Central Connecticut.	NewsWire
12/15/2001	Central CT State previews.	NewsWire
12/12/2001	Hex continues: UMass falls to UConn, 69-59.	NewsWire
12/11/2001	UConn previews.	NewsWire
12/11/2001	Lappas Takes Roots To UMass.	NewsWire
12/10/2001	Time runs out on UMass comeback, BC prevails 80-78.	NewsWire
12/8/2001	Boston College previews.	NewsWire
12/8/2001	UMass boasts pillars in post.	NewsWire
12/5/2001	Holy Cross deals UMass a big setback, 67-56.	NewsWire
12/2/2001	Skinner a cool alternative to Pitino's fire.	Alumni
12/2/2001	UMass keeps it going: Minutemen down NC State in Raleigh, 69-62.	NewsWire
12/2/2001	More pictures added to Oregon game recap page today.	NewsWire

11/29/2001	Proving with victory.	NewsWire
11/29/2001	Players saw win coming.	NewsWire
11/28/2001	Minutemen ground the Ducks, 62-58.	NewsWire
11/28/2001	Jackie Rogers to redshirt.	NewsWire
11/28/2001	Oregon previews.	NewsWire
11/26/2001	UMass deserves turnout.	NewsWire
11/26/2001	Minutemen keep Red Foxes at bay, UMass over Marist, 66-59.	NewsWire
11/25/2001	New, new era off to good start.	NewsWire
11/24/2001	Marist previews.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Freeman and Kouyate sign up with UMass.	Recruiting
11/23/2001	Guards are learning.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Player Profile: Anthony Anderson.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Player Profile: Brennan Martin.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Player Profile: Eric Williams.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Player Profile: Dwayne Killings.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Player Profile: Ronell Blizzard.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Player Profile: Willie Jenkins.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Lappas thinking big.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Jenkins is happy he stayed.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Anthony Anderson wins Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week.	NewsWire
11/23/2001	Lappas gets off on right track, Minutemen down UALR, 66-60.	NewsWire
11/17/2001	UMass on the move: Lappas launches motion offense.	NewsWire
11/17/2001	UALR previews.	NewsWire
11/17/2001	Briggs & Lasme sign LOIs with UMass.	Recruiting
11/17/2001	Non-league foes a mixed bag.	NewsWire
11/17/2001	Minutemen open up practice at Springfield CC.	NewsWire
11/14/2001	Crooks listens, learns, leads.	NewsWire
11/14/2001	Minutemen hold off charge from EA Sports All-Stars, 76-67.	NewsWire
11/14/2001	EA Sports All-Stars previews.	NewsWire
11/11/2001	Birthday debut for Anderson.	NewsWire
11/11/2001	Lappas relies on good motion.	NewsWire
11/11/2001	Looking to move forward.	NewsWire
11/11/2001	UMass questions answered.	NewsWire
11/11/2001	Reports from Atlantic 10 Media Day.	NewsWire
11/11/2001	Lappas: From Daddy Mass to UMass.	NewsWire
11/5/2001	Motion offense runs up the score, 94-50 over BABC All-Stars.	NewsWire
11/4/2001	BABC All-Stars previews.	NewsWire
11/4/2001	Q&A: Lappas likes starting over.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	Anderson suspended for first exhibition game.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	Lappas' wife supports move.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	Recap of Lappas chat on ESPN.com.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	Learning game for Rhymer.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	Lappas announces lineup.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	Lappas inspires loyalty.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	Lappas cautiously optimistic.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	Rogers ready to go in motion.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	Point taken at UMass.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	Grant casts large shadow on campus.	Recruiting
11/3/2001	Rhymer expands game.	NewsWire
11/3/2001	2001-02 Outlook. (in .PDF format)	NewsWire

10/21/2001	Offense testing out new Brand.	NewsWire
10/21/2001	Lappas seeks right answers.	NewsWire
10/21/2001	Senior gets fresh start.	NewsWire
10/15/2001	Midnight Madness 2001 coverage.	NewsWire
10/14/2001	Freshmen flow into motion.	NewsWire
10/14/2001	Pugh leaps at his opportunity.	NewsWire
10/11/2001	Midnight Madness Tips Off 2001-02 Basketball Season.	NewsWire
10/11/2001	Lappas era starts at UMass.	NewsWire
10/11/2001	Rogers used to changing coaches.	NewsWire
10/11/2001	UMass has Greek walk-on.	NewsWire
10/11/2001	Lappas already in motion.	NewsWire
10/11/2001	Revitalizing UMa$$ basketball a priority.	NewsWire
10/11/2001	Lasme bounces back and forth with commitment.	Recruiting

9/30/2001	Lasme withdraws verbal commitment.	Recruiting
9/19/2001	Lappas in final push for big man.	Recruiting
9/13/2001	Coaches hear of attack mid-flight.	NewsWire
9/7/2001	Minutemen to play 14 campus dates in 2001-02 schedule.	NewsWire
9/5/2001	The Collegian gets back to work with a summer recap.	NewsWire
8/27/2001	Players impress new basketball coach.	NewsWire
8/25/2001	Lappas happy with Greece trip.	NewsWire
8/23/2001	Minutemen get a taste of Greece.	NewsWire
8/23/2001	Tab on UM Greek trip: $110K.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Greece game 4: Men's basketball falls to Greek National Team 84-62.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Greece game 3: UMass downs Team Hellas 73-63.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Greece game 2: UMass falls again to Team Hellas, 83-68.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Minutemen begin journey of discovery.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Greece game 1: Minutemen fall to Team Hellas in first game in Greece, 73-61.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Crooks weathers changes.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Greek games preview.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	It's all Greek to them!	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Minutemen: It's work before play.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Minutemen finish non-conference schedule.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Overseas trips have spawned winners.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Everyone starting from square one.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	Anderson & Lamb ready to contribute.	NewsWire
8/19/2001	2001-02 Outlook. (in .PDF format - courtesey UMass Athletics)	NewsWire
8/19/2001	UMass recruits big man Stephen Briggs.	Recruiting
8/6/2001	Team practices for Greece trip.	NewsWire

7/31/2001	Greece is a go for UMass players.	NewsWire
7/29/2001	Minutemen get verbal commitment from PG Mike Lasme.	Recruiting
7/17/2001	Rhymer earns 5th year.	NewsWire
7/8/2001	Rhymer has ankle surgery.	NewsWire
7/8/2001	Lappas seeks 3-dom.	NewsWire
7/8/2001	Brian Loyd hired as final Lappas assistant.	NewsWire

6/10/2001	UMass schedules Civic duty.	NewsWire
6/10/2001	UMass hoop schedule easier.	NewsWire
6/10/2001	Rhymer rebounds with class.	NewsWire
6/10/2001	Father's ethic fuels Lappas.	NewsWire
6/10/2001	Leaman nags, Haymore graduates.	Alumni
6/10/2001	UMass to play Central Connecticut at Mohegan Sun Casino.	NewsWire
6/10/2001	UMass hoop to tour Greece.	NewsWire

5/19/2001	Memphis Rewards Calipari With Raise.	Alumni
5/19/2001	Maine and Central Connecticut to play at Mullins in 2001-02.	NewsWire
5/19/2001	Lee expected to sit out.	Recruiting
5/19/2001	Cox makes transfer official, will play in Amherst in fall 2002.	Recruiting
5/19/2001	UMass hoop to tour Greece.	NewsWire
5/5/2001	Marcus Camby's family taken hostage.	Alumni
5/5/2001	Brennan Martin follows Lappas to Amherst.	Recruiting
5/5/2001	Lappas Setting Up Shop in Amherst.	NewsWire
5/5/2001	Coaching change results in wins & losses for UMass recruiting.	Recruiting
5/5/2001	Husky guard Marcus Cox to transfer to UMass.	Recruiting
5/5/2001	Steve Lappas names his assistant coaching staff.	NewsWire
5/5/2001	Gabirel Lee will head to UMass.	Recruiting
5/5/2001	Canadian Kyle Wilson gives Steve Lappas verbal commitment.	Recruiting
5/5/2001	Martin, Cox & Charles mentioned as more potential Lappas recruits.	Recruiting
5/5/2001	Lappas has eyes for 3's.	NewsWire
5/5/2001	Photos from the team's post-season banquet.	NewsWire
5/5/2001	The Last Minute: The Lowered Expectations of UMass Basketball; How the Media Was Sold a Bill of Goods.	NewsWire
4/12/2001	Mack sets his sights on NBA.	NewsWire
4/12/2001	Lappas eyes ex-UConn guard.	Recruiting
4/12/2001	Bruiser Flint accepts the job at Drexel.	Alumni
4/12/2001	Putting the pieces in place.	NewsWire
4/12/2001	A quiet day for UMass hoop.	NewsWire

3/28/2001	Recruits undecided about Lappas, Northeastern courts Flint.	NewsWire
3/28/2001	UMass chooses Steve Lappas.	NewsWire
3/25/2001	Steve Lappas could get UMass job offer today.	NewsWire
3/24/2001	Throw more names into the coaching hat: Jim Larranaga, Gary Waters and Steve Lappas.	NewsWire
3/23/2001	Bruiser continues search at Duquesne, Drexel, Northeastern.	NewsWire
3/22/2001	Jim Baron and Fran McCaffrey begin the UMass head coach interviews.	NewsWire
3/20/2001	Players & recruits upset at the news about Bruiser.	NewsWire
3/17/2001	Search begins for UMass coach.	NewsWire
3/17/2001	Bruiser immediately pops up on the short list at Northeastern.	NewsWire
3/15/2001	Marcum and Flint both on lookout.	NewsWire

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