Christian Lutete came into this matchup averaging over 25 points for the River Hawks (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor With a dominate performance at Costello Athletic Center, the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (2-2) confidently took their home opener with a win over the visiting UMass Boston Beacons (0-1), 88-45.…
Jones shines but River Hawks fall late to Hartford, 75-73
Marcos Aguilar Connector editor What began as a night filled with celebration for the River Hawks ended in disappoint, as the men’s basketball team (14-15) fell to the visiting Hartford Hawks (15-13), 75-73. Senior-guard Shawn Jones led the River Hawks with 16 points and eight rebounds. On a night dedicated to honoring the graduating seniors…
Bearcats bully River Hawks, 81-66
Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor On Thursday evening, with senior night two days away, the Binghamton Bearcats (8-19) came into Costello gym and dominated the River Hawks (14-14) from start to finish. Redshirt junior forward Christian Lutete led all scorers with 22 points and six rebounds in a losing effort. “First of all, I’ll credit Binghamton,”…
River Hawks fade late against Stony Brook in 76-65 loss
Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team will play five out of their last seven games on the road to finish the regular season. They began their three game road trip this past Saturday night as the River Hawks (13-12, 5-5) paid a visit to the Stony Brook Seawolves (20-5, 8-2). “I…
Men’s Basketball dominates UNH for program record 13th win
Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (13-11, 5-4) picked up their program record 13th win of the season defeating the UNH Wildcats (19-5, 7-2) with a 72-62 score line. Redshirt guard Christian Lutete led the River Hawks with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Off the bench, senior guard Shawn Jones added…
River Hawks hang tough in 74-65 loss to Vermont Catamounts
Marcos Aguilar Sports Editor The UMass Lowell Men’s basketball team (12-11,4-4) fell to the conference leading Vermont Catamounts (17-5, 7-1) this past Saturday night at the Tsongas Center. Vermont forward and America East leading scorer Anthony Lamb, led the way for the visitors with 29 points and 12 rebounds. “Just really proud. It sounds funny…
Men’s Basketball stunned mid-week by Maine Black Bears
Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor We’re on to Vermont. The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (12-10, 4-3) disappointingly had their four game winning streak snapped by the Maine Black Bears (4-19, 2-5) in a 78-59 blow out loss this past Wednesday night at the Tsongas Center. Being statistically the worst team in the conference,…