ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- UMass has pulled ahead, 39-23, just over two minutes into the second half. Pulling ahead here gives the Musketeers the chance to rest their players, which should help against Temple tomorrow.

The Owls played their top players a bunch today in the squeaker over La Salle: Dionte Christmas ran for 38 minutes and Mark Tyndale 36.

Leemire Goldwire continues to hold his own on the defensive end against Atlantic 10 POY Gary Forbes, but Charlotte has a big mountain to climb.