UMass star scores 31 in loss, faces Akron next

K'Jei Parker led the Minutemen with 31 points in an overtime defeat, setting up a matchup with Akron.

Feb. 12, 2026 at 6:07am

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The UMass Minutemen will face the Akron Zips after K'Jei Parker scored 31 points in their 94-91 overtime loss to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

Why it matters

Parker's big performance, despite the loss, shows he is a key player for UMass who will need to have another strong outing against Akron if the Minutemen hope to bounce back with a win.

The details

K'Jei Parker led the UMass Minutemen with 31 points in their 94-91 overtime loss to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The high-scoring effort sets up a matchup against the Akron Zips as UMass looks to get back on track.

  • UMass faced Coastal Carolina on February 10, 2026.

The players

K'Jei Parker

A star player for the UMass Minutemen basketball team.

Akron Zips

The upcoming opponent for the UMass Minutemen.

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What they’re saying

“K'Jei really put the team on his back tonight, but we just couldn't pull it out in the end.”

— UMass Head Coach

What’s next

UMass will look to bounce back against Akron on February 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Parker's 31-point performance shows he is a dominant scorer for UMass, but the team will need to find a way to win close games if they hope to have success against tougher opponents like Akron.