UMass athletics report preseason exhibition results

The University of Massachusetts (UMass) athletic programs concluded their preseason exhibition schedules with several notable victories across different sports.

In women’s basketball, the Minutewomen secured a dominant 94-42 win over Pace University. Junior guard Ayanna Franks led the team with 24 points and five steals, shooting 89% from the field. Yahmani McKayle also contributed significantly with 15 points and five assists, highlighting a cohesive backcourt performance.

The UMass men’s basketball team finished their exhibition slate undefeated with a 3-0 record after defeating Harvard 82-74. Junjie Wang led the Minutemen with 16 points, helping the team overcome a late rally by the Crimson to maintain their perfect preseason standing.

In women’s club hockey, the Minutewomen earned a 2-0 shutout victory against Colorado. Riley Evans and Hannah Gromko provided the scoring, while senior captain Sarah Matthews recorded her third shutout of the season behind seven saves.