Banks scores 22 in UMass’ 85-82 victory over Western Michigan

By Canadian Press on January 13, 2026.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Marcus Banks had 22 points and UMass beat Western Michigan 85-82 on Tuesday.

Banks shot 8 for 18, including 5 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Minutemen (11-7, 2-4 Mid-American Conference). Leonardo Bettiol added 21 points while going 7 of 10 and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds. K’Jei Parker had 20 points and shot 6 of 11 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line.

The Broncos (7-10, 1-4) were led in scoring by Justice Williams, who finished with 29 points and three steals. Western Michigan also got 12 points apiece from Brady Swartz and EJ Ryans.

Banks scored 16 second-half points.

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