UMass Lowell Edges UAlbany in Close Contest
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Kennedy Family Athletic Complex
UMass Lowell River Hawks 81, UAlbany Great Danes 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won UAlbany Great Danes vs UMass Lowell River Hawks?
UMass Lowell River Hawks beat UAlbany Great Danes 81-76 at Kennedy Family Athletic Complex on March 7, 2026.
Who was favored in UAlbany Great Danes vs UMass Lowell River Hawks?
UMass Lowell River Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the UMass Lowell River Hawks triumphed over the UAlbany Great Danes with a final score of 81-76 at the Kennedy Family Athletic Complex. This victory marked an important win for UMass Lowell, improving their record to 16-17, while UAlbany fell to 11-22. The game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with UMass Lowell managing to secure the win despite a strong effort from UAlbany.
The River Hawks entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten outings, currently riding a one-game winning streak. They averaged 74.6 points scored per game while allowing 71.3 points during that stretch. Their recent form included a notable win against the Maine Black Bears, where they secured a 67-56 victory. At home, UMass Lowell had a solid record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 72.2 points scored and 68.2 points allowed.
Conversely, UAlbany's recent performance has been less favorable, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and currently on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 69.6 points scored while allowing 70.0 points during this period. Their last game was a loss to the Vermont Catamounts, where they fell 56-69. UAlbany's away record was 3-2 in their last five games, with an average of 68.4 points scored and 65.8 points allowed.
Historically, UMass Lowell has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with UAlbany, winning three of the last four matchups. In the 2026 season alone, they defeated the Great Danes twice, including a previous encounter on February 8, where they won 89-79. This trend continued in the latest game, where UMass Lowell's ability to perform under pressure ultimately led to their victory.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players who were unavailable for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this crucial matchup.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had UMass Lowell favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The odds reflected a competitive expectation for the game, with UMass Lowell's moneyline at -155.00 and UAlbany's at 130.00, indicating that the River Hawks were seen as the more likely victors.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the Kennedy Family Athletic Complex typically provides a vibrant backdrop for college basketball, with fans eager to support their home team.
Key moments in the game included critical scoring plays in the second half. Amir Lindsey made a layup that brought UAlbany within five points at 76-71, but Darrel Yepdo's free throws helped extend UMass Lowell's lead. The game concluded with Lindsey hitting a three-pointer to bring the score to 81-76, but it was not enough to change the outcome. Overall, UMass Lowell's ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities and maintain composure in the final minutes was pivotal in securing their victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UML -2.5 | 146.5 o -108 / u -112 | UAlbany Great Danes +130 · UMass Lowell River Hawks -155 |
Leaders
- PointsAngel Montas Jr.28UMass Lowell River Hawks
- AssistsDarrel Yepdo8UMass Lowell River Hawks
- ReboundsAngel Montas Jr.7UMass Lowell River Hawks
- PointsAmir Lindsey30UAlbany Great Danes
- AssistsAmir Lindsey6UAlbany Great Danes
- ReboundsOkechukwu Okeke11UAlbany Great Danes
Recent form
UMass Lowell River Hawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W174.6 scored · 71.3 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W67-56at Maine Black BearsMar 3
- L60-84vs UMBC RetrieversFeb 28
- L64-66at Vermont CatamountsFeb 27
- W92-79vs Binghamton BearcatsFeb 21
- W78-56vs New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 19
- W88-69vs Bryant BulldogsFeb 12
- W89-79at UAlbany Great DanesFeb 8
- L56-81at NJIT HighlandersFeb 6
- W91-77vs Maine Black BearsJan 31
- L61-66at New Hampshire WildcatsJan 29
UAlbany Great Danes
Last 10: 4-6Streak L169.6 scored · 70 allowed per game3-2 away
- L56-69at Vermont CatamountsMar 4
- W84-61vs New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 28
- L59-70vs Maine Black BearsFeb 26
- L62-66at UMBC RetrieversFeb 21
- W81-63at NJIT HighlandersFeb 20
- W77-74at Binghamton BearcatsFeb 14
- L79-89vs UMass Lowell River HawksFeb 8
- W65-63at Bryant BulldogsFeb 5
- L65-68vs UMBC RetrieversFeb 1
- L68-77vs NJIT HighlandersJan 29
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 24-9 | - | 14-2 |
| Vermont | 22-12 | 2 | 12-4 |
| NJIT | 16-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| UMass Lowell | 15-18 | 5 | 9-7 |
| UAlbany | 11-21 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Maine | 8-24 | 8 | 6-10 |
| New Hampshire | 9-21 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Bryant | 9-22 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Binghamton | 8-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
Box score
| Stat | UAlbany Great Danes | UMass Lowell River Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-71 | 29-62 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 10-26 | 9-21 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 43 |
| Free throws | 2-5 | 14-18 |
| Free throw % | 40 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 23 |
| Assists | 12 | 19 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 9 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 36 |
| Fouls | 16 | 7 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 65 | 33 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-37Amir Lindsey makes layup
- 2nd Half49-37Isaac Abidde makes 25-foot three point jumper (Amir Lindsey assists)
- 2nd Half49-38Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-39Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-39Miles Rose makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-41Angel Montas Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half50-43Xavier Spencer makes layup
- 2nd Half50-46Angel Montas Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Darrel Yepdo assists)
- 2nd Half50-48Victor Okojie makes 1-foot dunk (Xavier Spencer assists)
- 2nd Half50-51Victor Okojie makes 25-foot three point jumper (Xavier Spencer assists)
- 2nd Half50-53Xavier Spencer makes layup
- 2nd Half50-54Xavier Spencer makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-54Zacharie Matulu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-56Angel Montas Jr. makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half51-58Shawn Simmons II makes layup (Darrel Yepdo assists)
- 2nd Half53-58Okechukwu Okeke makes layup (Amir Lindsey assists)
- 2nd Half55-58Okechukwu Okeke makes 1-foot dunk (Miles Rose assists)
- 2nd Half55-61Xavier Spencer makes 23-foot three point jumper (Victor Okojie assists)
- 2nd Half57-61Okechukwu Okeke makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half60-61Amir Lindsey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Okechukwu Okeke assists)
- 2nd Half60-63Darrel Yepdo makes layup
- 2nd Half60-65Darrel Yepdo makes layup (Victor Okojie assists)
- 2nd Half60-66Darrel Yepdo makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-66Zacharie Matulu makes 24-foot three point jumper (Okechukwu Okeke assists)
- 2nd Half63-69Darrel Yepdo makes 25-foot three point jumper (Xavier Spencer assists)
- 2nd Half65-69Amir Lindsey makes layup
- 2nd Half65-71Xavier Spencer makes layup
- 2nd Half67-71Amir Lindsey makes layup
- 2nd Half67-74Angel Montas Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Darrel Yepdo assists)
- 2nd Half69-74Isaac Abidde makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half69-75Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-76Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-76Amir Lindsey makes layup
- 2nd Half71-77Darrel Yepdo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-78Darrel Yepdo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-79Darrel Yepdo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-80Darrel Yepdo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-80Zacharie Matulu makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half73-81Darrel Yepdo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-81Amir Lindsey makes 26-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours UMass Lowell River Hawks, below favours UAlbany Great Danes.
Venue
- Kennedy Family Athletic ComplexLowell, MA
- Attendance677
- OfficialsJohn Cahill Jr., William Flowers Jr., Jawaan Williams
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