Berry leads Trinity (Conn.) rout of Massachusetts Liberal Arts

HARTFORD, Conn. (Interstat) — Jared Berry scored 23 points to lead Trinity (Conn.) past Massachusetts Liberal Arts 107-44 on Tuesday in a men’s NCAA Division III game at Ferris Athletic Center. The Bantams improved to 1-0, while the Trailblazers fell to 0-3 before an announced crowd of 109. Trinity shot 35 of 64 from the floor, made 7 of 19 3-pointers and converted 30 of 41 free throws, with a 52-16 edge in points in the paint. Tristan Davis added 8 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, Kobe Closeil scored 16 and John Spinoso had nine points, six rebounds and three assists. Alexander Echevarria chipped in 11 points and Jadon Holmes 10. Frank Field paced Massachusetts Liberal Arts with eight points, three rebounds and three assists. The Bantams forced 19 turnovers, scored 25 points off them and held a 21-8 fastbreak advantage. Trinity also had 13 assists and 16 blocks. Massachusetts Liberal Arts shot 15 of 62 overall and 3 of 23 from deep.