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Men’s Basketball cruises to victory with a brand-new roster

November 11, 2025

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Senior Austin Green rises up to finish his layup against two Rivier defenders.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Monday, Nov. 3, UMass Lowell dismantled Rivier University by a score of 107-55 in their regular season opener at home. Senior student Austin Green led the team to the win with… Read More Men’s Basketball cruises to victory with a brand-new roster

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The Celtics lose to the Lakers in close battle 96-95, Saturday January 30th

February 9, 2021

(Photo courtesy of wcvb.com) Jayson Tatum defending Lebron James during the game’s second half. Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor Connector Staff For any basketball fan, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers has been a staple rivalry. From the battles in the 1960s to their clashes in the 2008 and 2010 NBA championships, both teams have a… Read More The Celtics lose to the Lakers in close battle 96-95, Saturday January 30th

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Heartbreaker: River Hawks overtaken by Sacred Heart in 89-69 nail-biter

December 5, 2019

A stock photograph of UMass Lowell freshman forward Alan Blunt. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Branden Milton-Kielbowicz Connector Contributor After leading the game for the entire second half until the closing minutes, the River Hawks fell to Sacred Heart 89–86. The River Hawks had one of their best games yet offensively, with graduate forward… Read More Heartbreaker: River Hawks overtaken by Sacred Heart in 89-69 nail-biter

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Men’s basketball bounces back with another Tsongas Center victory

December 8, 2018

The River Hawks remain a perfect 4-0 at home thus far into the season (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marcos Aguilar Connector Staff The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (6-6) bounced back in their 110-63 rout of the Maine-Fort Kent Bengals (2-9) this past Friday night. The team had five players scoring in double figures with redshirt junior Christian Lutete scoring a team… Read More Men’s basketball bounces back with another Tsongas Center victory

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Men’s basketball wins home opener in overtime thriller

November 10, 2018

Obadiah Noel led UMass Lowell with 17 points (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marcos Aguilar Connector Staff The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (1-1) earned their first win of the season on Saturday afternoon against the visiting Wagner Seahawks (0-2) with a final score of 88-84 in overtime. The River Hawks had four players in double figures and… Read More Men’s basketball wins home opener in overtime thriller

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Men’s basketball defeats Maine Black Bears 88-76 on senior night

February 21, 2018

Senior guard Jahad Thomas finished the night with 26 points (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Matt Kaiser Connector Staff On Wednesday Feb. 21 the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team notched a commanding victory over the University of Maine Black Bears. The final home game of the season was also Senior Night, and senior guard Jahad… Read More Men’s basketball defeats Maine Black Bears 88-76 on senior night

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Second half struggle drops River Hawks against Hartford, 77-70

January 27, 2018

Sophomore guard Rinardo Perry drives to the basket. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics). Kelly Skelton Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team fell to the Hartford Hawks 77-70 Saturday night, despite the River Hawks lead at halftime. A mixture of offensive woes and foul trouble plagued the visiting Hawks early as UMass Lowell looked… Read More Second half struggle drops River Hawks against Hartford, 77-70