UMass Defeats Ohio 94-82 Behind Banks' 31 Points

Marcus Banks led the UMass Minutemen to victory over the Ohio Bobcats in Tuesday's matchup.

Mar. 4, 2026 at 4:22am

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The UMass Minutemen defeated the Ohio Bobcats 94-82 on Tuesday, with Marcus Banks scoring a game-high 31 points for the winning side.

Why it matters

This victory for UMass marks an important conference win as they look to improve their standing in the college basketball rankings. Ohio will need to regroup and find ways to better defend against high-scoring opponents like UMass.

The details

Marcus Banks led the way for UMass, pouring in 31 points to pace the Minutemen to the 94-82 victory over Ohio. UMass was able to pull away in the second half after a close first half, outscoring the Bobcats 52-42 in the final 20 minutes.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Marcus Banks

The leading scorer for the UMass Minutemen, pouring in 31 points in the victory over Ohio.

UMass Minutemen

The college basketball team that defeated Ohio 94-82 on Tuesday.

Ohio Bobcats

The opposing team that lost to UMass in Tuesday's matchup.

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The takeaway

UMass demonstrated its offensive firepower, led by Marcus Banks' 31-point performance, as they secured an important conference win over Ohio. The Minutemen will look to build on this victory as they continue their push up the college basketball rankings.