====== December 6, 1961 - Boston University at UMass ======
  * Season: [[season_1961-62|1961-62]]
  * Date: Wednesday, December 6, 1961
  * Opponent: [[opponent_boston_university|Boston University]]
  * Start Time: 8:15 PM ET
  * Site: [[Curry Hicks Cage]]
  * Special Event: Non-conference game, season opener

  * **Result: UMass 75, BU 71**
  * Attendance: ?

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===== Preview =====
Mass. Daily Collegian: [[https://archive.org/details/massachuse19611962mass/page/n205/mode/1up?view=theater|UMass Hoop Season Opens Wednesday Against Terriers]]

===== Recap =====
Mass. Daily Collegian: [[https://archive.org/details/massachuse19611962mass/page/n214/mode/1up?view=theater|Redmen Open Hoop Season With Last-Minute 75-71 Win]]

===== Box score =====
{{::19611206_box_score_bu.jpg?nolink|Box score as appeared in The Collegian}}

{{tag>"1961-62 season" "Boston University"}}