I'll admit it. I didn't think UMass would win this game. On paper it looked like a bad matchup. But the Minutemen proved me wrong, with a terrific first half and enough gumption to hold on in the second half against a good team.

Anyway...

Like last year, for every UMass game this season, I'll be giving out
three stars to the top three performers from the Minutemen and keeping
track of who earns the most three-start points over the course of the
season.

I'm putting a little extra weight on No. 1. So a No. 1
star is worth five points. A No. 2 is worth three and a No. 3 is worth
two.

Three Stars from UMass vs. Saint Louis

No. 1 - Raphiael Putney - I've said it before and it continues to be true. Putney is getting closer and closer to star status. In the first half he was a good as he's ever been.

No. 2 - Chaz Williams - The sophomore point guard had a rough stretch early in the second half, but his free throw prowess down the stretch is weapon.

No. 3 -Terrell Vinson - Foul trouble limited his second half minutes, but every time he was in the game, he made momentum changing plays.

Season to date points:

Chaz Williams - 43
Terrell Vinson - 32
Raphiael Putney 24
Jesse Morgan 17
Sean Carter - 16

Freddie Riley - 14
Cady Lalanne -13
Javorn Farrell - 7
Maxie Esho -7
Sampson Carter -4