UMass rips New Mexico, reaches 5-0

Chaz Williams scored 19 points, Raphiael Putney had 18 and Cady Lalanne added 16 points and 14 rebounds as Massachusetts ran past tired No. 19 New Mexico 81-65 on Friday to reach the Charleston Classic championship.

The Minutemen improved to 5-0 for the second time in four years and will play either Clemson or Davidson on Sunday night for the tournament title.

Alex Kirk finished with a career-best 32 points for New Mexico. The Lobos missed their final eight shots after tying the game and managed just four foul shots down the stretch.

Kendall Williams, who led New Mexico with 29 points in the win over UAB, was held to 13 points on 5 of 12 shooting.