The La Salle Explorers (7-11) aim to end a five-game losing streak when they visit the UMass Minutewomen (8-8) on January 15, 2025 at William D. Mullins Center.
In its most recent game, UMass topped Saint Bonaventure on Sunday, 67-58. Megan Olbrys scored a team-high 18 points (and added two assists and 10 boards). On Saturday, in its last game, La Salle lost to Dayton 79-61. With 18 points, Ashleigh Connor was its high scorer.
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When is UMass vs. La Salle and when does it start?
This game between the Minutewomen and Explorers will go down on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 11:00 AM ET.
Where to Watch UMass vs. La Salle
The Minutewomen and Explorers will hit the floor at William D. Mullins Center for this matchup on January 15, and if you want to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NESN.
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UMass Minutewomen vs. La Salle Explorers Game Preview
UMass Stats, Odds & Insights
UMass is outscoring opponents by 4.1 points per game with a +65 scoring differential overall. It puts up 63.1 points per game (238th in college basketball) and gives up 59.0 per contest (69th in college basketball).
The Minutewomen are averaging 63.1 points, 5.6 fewer than the Explorers give up.
UMass knocks down 5.2 three-pointers per game (267th in college basketball) while shooting 32.9% from deep (120th in college basketball). It is making 2.2 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 7.4 per game while shooting 34.8%.
In home games, the Minutewomen are averaging 3.4 more points per game (64.8) than they are away from home (61.4).
UMass’ offense has been improved over its last 10 games, racking up 64.4 points per contest compared to the 63.1 it has averaged this year.
La Salle Stats, Odds & Insights
La Salle puts up 59.6 points per game (295th in college basketball) while allowing 68.7 per contest (281st in college basketball). It has a -163 scoring differential and has been outscored by 9.1 points per game.
The Explorers’ 59.6 points per game are just 0.6 more than the Minutewomen concede.
La Salle hits 1.2 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 4.2 (319th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.4.
In 2024-25 the Explorers are averaging 10.9 more points per game at home (64.9) than on the road (54.0).
La Salle is scoring 61.0 points per game in its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 59.6.
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Minutewomen Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Allie Palmieri | 16 | 13.6 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
Yahmani McKayle | 16 | 12.9 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
Megan Olbrys | 16 | 12.9 | 8.8 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Stefanie Kulesza | 16 | 8.4 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Chinenye Odenigbo | 15 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Explorers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Ashleigh Connor | 16 | 12.1 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Aryss Macktoon | 14 | 10.1 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
Ayisse Magassa | 18 | 7.8 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
Joan Quinn | 18 | 7.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Mackenzie Daleba | 17 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
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