PUERTO RICO: The 2025-2026 basketball season has tipped off and the Cavaliers campaign started in Puerto Rico. The long distance trip went well for the Maroon and Gold as they earned two wins outside the states. Game one was against University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras. Walsh dominated from the tip, taking the lead just three minutes into the game. it was all Cavaliers from there as they were up 20 by the half and then cruised to the 35 point victory to open the season. Game two of the trip was a different narrative as Walsh grinded to earn the second victory of the season. Going up against UPR Bayamon, the Cavs saw a 15 point lead diminish to 4 points at the break. Multiple lead changes in the last 20 minutes made the Cavs earn each bucket. Kaleb Schaffer hit his 6th three of the day to tie the game at 75 then a layup by Quintero Barnett sealed the win. 

The Men return to the states 2-0 and will look ahead to three consecutive home games inside of Alumni Arena on 11/19, 11/21, and 11/24. Tip off for all three contests is set for 6pm. 

FOR THE CAVS VS UPR RIO PIEDRAS 
SCORE: WU 109 - UPR RP 74

• 6 Cavs scored in double figures. Brayden Gross led with 18. He also led the team in rebounds with 6.
  • Matthew Biddell and Quintero Barnett had 14 each.
  • Zack Oddo had 13, Aidan Shaker 12, and Kyle Monterrubio 10.
• The Men shot 71% from the floor while scoring 60 points in the paint. 

FOR THE CAVS VS UPR BAYAMON??????
SCORE: WU 77 - UPR BAYAMON 75

• Coming off the bench, Kaleb Schaffer had 24 points. He made 6 threes and was 9 for 12 on the day from the floor.
• Kobe Mitchell added 17 points and 6 rebounds. Quintero Barnett had 16 points. 
• Brayden Gross was near double double numbers with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Zack Oddo also pulled in 10 rebounds.