The Massachusetts men’s basketball team hopes to fix its turnover woes which were apparent in its loss to Miami.
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Forcing turnovers key to Minutemen success
Tags: Chaz Williams, Derek Kellogg, Javorn Farrell
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UMass a mix of returners and newcomers
As the Minutemen enter the 2011-2012 season, there will be a new roster as well as a new coaching staff for Derek Kellogg.
Tags: Chaz Williams, Freddie Riley, Javorn Farrell, Massachusetts men's basketball, Shyrone Chatman, special issue
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Podcast – MHoop/MLax: Bouncing back and storming ahead
In a two part podcast, Nick O’Malley talks basketball with Jay Asser and Herb Scriber and Lacrosse with Dave Brinch.
Tags: Anthony Gurley, Derek Kellogg, Greg Canella, Javorn Farrell
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Halftime leads work for Minutemen’s basketball team
So far this season, the Massachusetts men’s basketball team is undefeated when going into halftime with a lead.
Tags: Derek Kellogg, Javorn Farrell, Men's Basketball, NCAA
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Podcast: What the URI win means for UMass
Jay Asser returns to the podcast as he and Nick O’Malley discuss the Minutemen in their win over the Rams and what leading scorer Anthony Gurley’s role in the offense truly is.
Tags: Anthony Gurley, Atlantic 10, Derek Kellogg, Javorn Farrell
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Spider-bitten
After a close first half, the Minutemen fell to a 23-point deficit in the second half to fall to the Spiders 84-68.
Tags: Anthony Gurley, Derek Kellogg, Javorn Farrell, Men's Basketball, Richmond
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Second-half offensive attack beats UM
The Spiders took advantage of poor UMass defense and connected on eight of their first nine shots in the second half, enabling them to pull away from the Minutemen Saturday.
Tags: Anthony Gurley, Basketball, Derek Kellogg, Freddie Riley, Javorn Farrell, Minutemen, Minutemen Basketball, Richmond, Seton Hall, UMass, UMass Basketball
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Minutemen trying to improve foul trouble
One of the reasons for the Massachusetts men’s basketball team’s loss to Boston College was its lack of ability to hit free throws and its foul trouble. While UMass coach Derek Kellogg wants his team to be aggressive, he also wants his players to be smart about their decisions.
Tags: Anthony Gurley, Derek Kellogg, Hashim Bailey, Javorn Farrell
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Last second call keeps Minutemen undefeated
Senior Anthony Gurley put up the game-winning layup that was blocked and ruled goaltending, as UMass blew a 17-point lead against the Bobcats but held on for the victory, 66-64, Wednesday night. Gurley finished with 19 points, while Javorn Farrell led the team with 25 points while adding five rebounds and an assist.
Tags: Anthony Gurley, Derek Kellogg, Freddie Riley, Javorn Farrell, Sampson Carter
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Farrell playing well since returning from injury
Sophomore Javorn Farrell has contributed 27 points over two games since returning from an injury that kept him out of the first two contests this year. With Farrell on the court, the Minutemen have defeated New Mexico State and Texas Christian to move to 4-0 on the young season.
Tags: Javorn Farrell
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