UMass Lowell Tops Binghamton in Close Contest
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Events Center (Binghamton)
UMass Lowell River Hawks 73, Binghamton Bearcats 68, 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 UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Binghamton Bearcats?
UMass Lowell River Hawks beat Binghamton Bearcats 73-68 at Events Center (Binghamton) on January 10, 2026.
Who was favored in UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Binghamton Bearcats?
UMass Lowell River Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -250 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the UMass Lowell River Hawks edged out the Binghamton Bearcats with a final score of 73-68 at the Events Center in Binghamton. This victory marks UMass Lowell's third consecutive win, improving their record to 9-10, while Binghamton falls to 4-15 on the season.
The River Hawks have shown a resurgence in form, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games. They have averaged 80.3 points per game while allowing 75.3 points during this stretch. Their recent performances include a solid win against the Bryant Bulldogs, where they scored 77 points, and a victory over the UAlbany Great Danes with a score of 83-71. UMass Lowell's away record stands at 3-4, indicating a mixed performance on the road but a notable improvement in their recent outings.
Conversely, Binghamton has struggled significantly, recording just 2 wins in their last 10 games, with an average of 70.9 points scored and 78.1 points allowed. Their most recent game was a narrow loss to the Vermont Catamounts, finishing 59-60. Binghamton's home record is 2-3, and they have not been able to secure a win in their last five outings, which has contributed to their current losing streak of two games.
In their previous meetings, the teams have split their two encounters. Binghamton won the earlier match in the 2025 season with a score of 66-54 at home, while UMass Lowell secured a decisive 79-53 victory in their last meeting on March 1, 2025. This history added an extra layer of competitiveness to the fixture.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either side, suggesting that both teams were at full strength for this critical matchup.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had UMass Lowell favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in the River Hawks' ability to secure a win, reflected in their moneyline of -250, while Binghamton was positioned at +205.
The game was played under typical indoor basketball conditions, with no adverse weather factors affecting the performance. Viewers were treated to a showcase of skill, particularly in the second half, where key plays included a 24-foot three-point jumper from Angel Montas Jr., which pushed UMass Lowell ahead late in the game. The closing minutes saw a flurry of free throws, with Montas Jr. and Darrel Yepdo each contributing crucial points from the line to seal the victory.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting forms of the two teams, with UMass Lowell continuing their upward trajectory while Binghamton seeks to find answers to their ongoing struggles.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UML -6.5 | 146.5 o -110 / u -110 | UMass Lowell River Hawks -250 · Binghamton Bearcats +205 |
Leaders
- PointsJeremiah Quigley18Binghamton Bearcats
- AssistsJeremiah Quigley8Binghamton Bearcats
- ReboundsWes Peterson Jr.9Binghamton Bearcats
- PointsXavier Spencer18UMass Lowell River Hawks
- AssistsDarrel Yepdo3UMass Lowell River Hawks
- ReboundsAustin Green8UMass Lowell River Hawks
Recent form
Binghamton Bearcats
Last 10: 2-8Streak L270.9 scored · 78.1 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L59-60at Vermont CatamountsJan 9
- L65-73vs NJIT HighlandersJan 3
- W100-60vs Elmira Soaring EaglesDec 29
- L85-95at Army Black KnightsDec 23
- L61-82at Mercyhurst LakersDec 20
- L63-103at Pittsburgh PanthersDec 18
- L67-84vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsDec 13
- L63-78vs Le Moyne DolphinsDec 6
- W80-71vs Lehigh Mountain HawksDec 3
- L66-75at Canisius Golden GriffinsNov 23
UMass Lowell River Hawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W280.3 scored · 75.3 allowed per game2-4 away
- W77-63at Bryant BulldogsJan 8
- W83-71vs UAlbany Great DanesJan 3
- L62-90at Iowa HawkeyesDec 29
- L76-88at Boston University TerriersDec 21
- W87-82vs Sacred Heart PioneersDec 16
- L71-75at Quinnipiac BobcatsDec 13
- W122-73vs Fisher EaglesDec 10
- L60-80at Massachusetts MinutemenDec 6
- W90-67vs Emerson LionsNov 29
- W75-64at Stonehill SkyhawksNov 26
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 | UMass Lowell River Hawks | Binghamton Bearcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-49 | 25-54 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 7-16 | 5-14 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 36 |
| Free throws | 20-30 | 13-19 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 26 |
| Assists | 9 | 11 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 40 |
| Fouls | 20 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 92 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half43-33Austin Green makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half43-36Jackson Benigni makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Quigley assists)
- 1st Half45-36Xavier Spencer makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-36Austin Green makes layup (Darrel Yepdo assists)
- 2nd Half47-38Zyier Beverly makes 1-foot dunk (Jeremiah Quigley assists)
- 2nd Half49-38Angel Montas Jr. makes 3-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-40Zyier Beverly makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Jeremiah Quigley assists)
- 2nd Half49-43Wes Peterson Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Quigley assists)
- 2nd Half51-43Angel Montas Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-45Bryson Wilson makes layup (Jeremiah Quigley assists)
- 2nd Half53-45Austin Green makes layup
- 2nd Half53-47Bryson Wilson makes 0-foot dunk (Jeremiah Quigley assists)
- 2nd Half54-47Khalil Farmer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-50Wes Peterson Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ryan Richardson assists)
- 2nd Half54-51Stephan Snagg makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-52Stephan Snagg makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-52Austin Green makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-52Angel Montas Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half57-53Wes Peterson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-53Khalil Farmer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-55Jackson Benigni makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-55Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-55Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-57Bryson Wilson makes 4-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half60-59Bryson Wilson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-59Shawn Simmons II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-61Wes Peterson Jr. makes 3-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-61Darrel Yepdo makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-62Wes Peterson Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-63Wes Peterson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-63Angel Montas Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half65-65Jeremiah Quigley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-65Angel Montas Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Darrel Yepdo assists)
- 2nd Half68-67Jeremiah Quigley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-67Darrel Yepdo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-68Jeremiah Quigley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-68Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-68Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-68Darrel Yepdo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-68Victor Okojie makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Binghamton Bearcats, below favours UMass Lowell River Hawks.
Venue
- Events Center (Binghamton)Binghamton, NY
- Attendance1651
- OfficialsTom Deneen, Josh Burton, Jailaan Kinsey
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