Bradley Braves Defeat UMass Lowell River Hawks 87-77
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Carver Arena
Bradley Braves 87, UMass Lowell River Hawks 77, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Bradley Braves?
Bradley Braves beat UMass Lowell River Hawks 87-77 at Carver Arena on November 19, 2025.
In a competitive matchup, the Bradley Braves secured a victory over the UMass Lowell River Hawks with a final score of 87-77 at Carver Arena. This game showcased the Braves' ability to capitalize on their home advantage, improving their home record to 5-1 this season. The win also marked their second victory against UMass Lowell in their only previous meeting, which took place earlier this season on November 20, 2025, where they also triumphed 87-77.
Bradley entered the game with a 2-3 overall record, but their recent form had been promising, boasting a 6-4 record in their last ten games. They averaged 76.4 points scored while allowing 73.7 points per game. In their last five games, they had a record of 3-2, scoring an average of 81.2 points and allowing 77.6 points, indicating a potent offense that was key in this matchup.
On the other side, UMass Lowell struggled this season with a 1-5 record, and their recent form reflected a similar trend, also holding a 6-4 record in their last ten games. The River Hawks averaged 74.4 points scored and allowed 73.7 points per game. However, they had only managed to win 2 out of their last 5 games, averaging 68.2 points while allowing 74.6 points, which highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities.
The game featured a back-and-forth scoring battle, with Bradley taking control in the second half. Key scoring plays included several successful free throws by Austin Green and AJ Smith, which helped maintain the Braves' lead as the game progressed. UMass Lowell's attempts to close the gap were met with resilience from the Braves, who effectively capitalized on their scoring opportunities.
The conditions at Carver Arena were conducive for a high-energy game, and the home crowd certainly played a role in boosting the Braves' performance. The market had priced Bradley as the favorite, reflecting their stronger home record and recent form, which ultimately proved accurate as they dominated the game.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences that affected either team, allowing both squads to field their best lineups.
Overall, this fixture was notable not just for the victory itself but also for how it illustrated Bradley's capacity to perform under home conditions, as well as UMass Lowell's ongoing struggles this season.
Leaders
- PointsJaquan Johnson21Bradley Braves
- AssistsMontana Wheeler6Bradley Braves
- ReboundsJaquan Johnson8Bradley Braves
- PointsJJ Massaquoi18UMass Lowell River Hawks
- AssistsAngel Montas Jr.3UMass Lowell River Hawks
- ReboundsXavier Spencer8UMass Lowell River Hawks
Recent form
Bradley Braves
Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.4 scored · 73.7 allowed per game5-1 at home
- L69-73vs Northern Iowa PanthersMar 7
- W90-84vs Valparaiso BeaconsMar 7
- W87-78vs Murray State RacersMar 1
- L86-93at UIC FlamesFeb 25
- W74-60vs Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 22
- L72-79at Valparaiso BeaconsFeb 19
- W70-60at Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 15
- W95-84vs Belmont BruinsFeb 10
- L49-61at Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 7
- W72-65vs Valparaiso BeaconsFeb 4
UMass Lowell River Hawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak L174.4 scored · 73.7 allowed per game2-3 away
- L69-91at UMBC RetrieversMar 10
- W81-76vs UAlbany Great DanesMar 7
- 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
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 |
| Belmont | 26-6 | - | 16-4 |
| Bradley | 21-13 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 23-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 20-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| UIC | 19-16 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 23-13 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Valparaiso | 18-15 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 16-16 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Drake | 14-20 | 10 | 6-14 |
| Indiana State | 11-21 | 12 | 4-16 |
| Evansville | 7-25 | 13 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | UMass Lowell River Hawks | Bradley Braves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-52 | 29-56 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 5-15 | 10-20 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 50 |
| Free throws | 22-26 | 19-26 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 20 |
| Assists | 13 | 17 |
| Steals | 3 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 38 |
| Fouls | 19 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 12 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-48Austin Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-48Austin Green made Jumper. Assisted by Jared Frey.
- 2nd Half56-48JJ Massaquoi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-48JJ Massaquoi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-50AJ Smith made Dunk. Assisted by Montana Wheeler.
- 2nd Half59-50JJ Massaquoi made Layup. Assisted by Angel Montas Jr..
- 2nd Half59-53Demarion Burch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alex Huibregtse.
- 2nd Half59-55Demarion Burch made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-55JJ Massaquoi made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-55JJ Massaquoi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-58AJ Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alex Huibregtse.
- 2nd Half62-60Ahmet Jonovic made Dunk. Assisted by Jaquan Johnson.
- 2nd Half63-60JJ Massaquoi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-60JJ Massaquoi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-61Jaquan Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-62Jaquan Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-64Timoty van der Knaap made Jumper.
- 2nd Half64-65Ahmet Jonovic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-65Darrel Yepdo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Shawn Simmons II.
- 2nd Half67-68Jaquan Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alex Huibregtse.
- 2nd Half67-70Ahmet Jonovic made Jumper. Assisted by Jaquan Johnson.
- 2nd Half67-72Ahmet Jonovic made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-74Kai Yu made Layup. Assisted by Montana Wheeler.
- 2nd Half67-75Montana Wheeler made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-76Montana Wheeler made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-79AJ Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ahmet Jonovic.
- 2nd Half69-79JJ Massaquoi made Layup. Assisted by Xavier Spencer.
- 2nd Half70-79JJ Massaquoi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-81Jaquan Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-81Darrel Yepdo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-81Darrel Yepdo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-83Montana Wheeler made Layup.
- 2nd Half73-83Austin Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-83Austin Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-83Darrel Yepdo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-84AJ Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-85AJ Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-85Darrel Yepdo made Layup.
- 2nd Half77-86Jaquan Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-87Jaquan Johnson made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Bradley Braves, below favours UMass Lowell River Hawks.
Venue
- Carver ArenaPeoria, IL
- Attendance4932
- OfficialsRick Crawford, Jeff Campbell, John Hampton
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