In a game that will go down in the annals of college basketball history, UMass guard Rahsool Diggins delivered a legendary performance, pouring in a program-record 46 points to propel his team to an epic 120-118 triple-overtime victory against Fordham on Wednesday night. The sophomore sensation’s scoring outburst not only shattered school records but also tied for the eighth-highest single-game total in Atlantic 10 Conference history.
A Night for the Ages
From the opening tip, it was clear that Diggins was locked in and ready to put on a show. The 6-foot-2 dynamo showcased his full offensive repertoire, attacking the basket with relentless aggression, pulling up for smooth jumpers, and draining clutch shots when his team needed them most. His 46-point masterpiece surpassed the previous UMass single-game record and marked the highest-scoring performance by a visiting player at Fordham’s Rose Hill Gymnasium, eclipsing NBA legend Julius Erving’s 37-point showing back in 1970.
A Game of Attrition
The contest was a war of attrition, with the two squads combining for a staggering 122 free throw attempts, 79 personal fouls, and 10 players fouling out. The free throw attempts set a Division I record for the most in a single game since 1996-97, while the personal fouls marked the highest total in a D-I contest since 2017. Through it all, Diggins remained unfazed, calmly sinking clutch free throws and willing his team to victory.
Overtime Heroics
With the game hanging in the balance, Diggins’ teammates stepped up to match his brilliance. Marqui Worthy hit a crucial three-pointer with seven seconds left in regulation to force the first overtime, while Daniel Rivera knocked down the game-winning layup with just 10 seconds remaining in the third extra period. Rivera finished with a career-high 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks, providing the perfect complement to Diggins’ scoring prowess.
What Rahsool did tonight was simply incredible. To score 46 points in a game is impressive enough, but to do it in a triple-overtime thriller with so much on the line speaks volumes about his talent, determination, and leadership. He put the team on his back and carried us to victory.
– UMass head coach Frank Martin
Rewriting the Record Books
Diggins’ awe-inspiring performance etched his name in the UMass and Atlantic 10 record books, cementing his status as one of the most electrifying players in college basketball. His 46 points shattered the previous school record of 41, set by Billy Tindall back in 1968, and tied for the eighth-highest single-game total in A-10 history. The sophomore guard also became the first UMass player to eclipse the 40-point mark since Marcus Camby’s 41-point outburst in 1996.
- UMass Single-Game Scoring Record: 46 points (Rahsool Diggins, 2025)
- Most Points by Visiting Player at Rose Hill Gymnasium: 46 points (Rahsool Diggins, 2025)
- Atlantic 10 Single-Game Scoring (Tied-8th): 46 points (Rahsool Diggins, 2025)
A Star on the Rise
With his record-breaking performance, Diggins has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in the nation. The sophomore guard entered the game averaging an impressive 17.3 points per contest but took his game to stratospheric heights against Fordham. As the season progresses, the college basketball world will be watching intently to see what other dazzling feats Diggins has in store.
Rahsool has been a special player from the moment he stepped on campus, but tonight, he showed the entire country just how incredible he can be. The sky is the limit for this young man, and I feel privileged to have a front-row seat to watch his development and growth.
– UMass assistant coach Tony Bergeron
As the dust settles on this instant classic, one thing is certain: Rahsool Diggins has etched his name in the annals of UMass and Atlantic 10 history. With his record-breaking performance and ability to rise to the occasion in the most pressure-packed moments, the sophomore sensation has cemented his status as a player to watch in the coming years. For UMass fans and college basketball enthusiasts alike, witnessing Diggins’ ascent to stardom is an exhilarating experience that will not soon be forgotten.
