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Kelly duo combines for 35 points, leading UMass over La Salle, 80-74

The Explorers had the chance to even the series with the Minutemen, but came up short.

Coach Ashley Howard of La Salle expresses his displeasure with an official's call during their game against St. Louis in the 2nd half on Feb. 9, 2022.
Coach Ashley Howard of La Salle expresses his displeasure with an official's call during their game against St. Louis in the 2nd half on Feb. 9, 2022.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
    by Staff and wire reports, For The Inquirer
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AMHERST, Mass. — Reserve C.J. Kelly scored 18 points and Rich Kelly added 17 and UMass beat La Salle, 80-74, on Saturday.

Michael Steadman added 12 points and seven rebounds and Greg Jones scored 10 for UMass (12-13, 5-8 Atlantic 10 Conference).

Jack Clark had 18 points for the Explorers (7-17, 2-12), whose losing streak stretched to four games. Jhamir Brickus added 18 points and six rebounds, but committed seven turnovers against six assists. Clifton Moore had 16 points.

The Minutemen improve to 2-0 against the Explorers for the season. UMass defeated La Salle, 77-71, on Jan. 26.