A $30 million put-back

WEST TOLEDO - The University of Toledo beat Massachusetts, 57-56, on a last-second buzzer-beater by Justin Anyijong Wednesday evening, giving the Rockets its first home victory of the season at the newly-remodeled Savage Arena.

Toledo senior guard Tyrone Kent missed a shot with 2 seconds left, but Anyijong grabbed the rebound to set up his game-winning hoop.

After the winning basket, thousands of Toledo fans stormed the court to celebrate.

In a matchup that saw 10 lead changes, the Minutemen (1-5) had a 56-55 advantage with 16 seconds left after Tony Gaffney hit two free throws. Gaffney then forced out a drive by Kent, but Anyijong tipped in the rebound at the last second to secure the win for the Rockets (2-5).

With the loss, UMass has yet to beat a Division I opponent.

Jonathan Amos and Kent had 13 points apiece for Toledo. Anthony Byrd added 11.

Chris Lowe led Massachusetts with 15 points. Ricky Harris scored 13 and Gaffney added 11. Tyrell Lynch had a game-high nine rebounds.

The game marked the grand re-opening of Savage Arena, formerly Savage Hall. A pre-game ceremony dedicated the Bob Nichols Court in honor of the men's basketball coach from 1965-1987 who holds the Mid-American Conference record for victories with 376.

The $30 million upgrade took nine months to complete, right after the Rockets' final home game last March.

The Minutemen hadn't played in Toledo since 1979, when they lost their first 16 games on the way to a 24-loss season. The Rockets won that game, 84-74.

Wednesday night's game finished off a two-game contract with UMass. The Minutemen won last year's game, 68-61.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)