Vermont Catamounts Edge UMass Lowell River Hawks 66-64
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Patrick Gymnasium
Vermont Catamounts 66, UMass Lowell River Hawks 64, 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 Vermont Catamounts?
Vermont Catamounts beat UMass Lowell River Hawks 66-64 at Patrick Gymnasium on February 26, 2026.
Who was favored in UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Vermont Catamounts?
Vermont Catamounts were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -520 (about 84% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup at Patrick Gymnasium, the Vermont Catamounts narrowly defeated the UMass Lowell River Hawks 66-64. This game was significant as it showcased the Catamounts' resilience and ability to secure a victory in a close encounter, maintaining their strong home record of 19-11 against the River Hawks' 13-16 season.
Vermont entered the game with a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, including a one-game winning streak. They averaged 72.5 points scored while allowing 65.4 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games saw them perform even better, with an average of 75.0 points scored and 64.8 points allowed. In contrast, UMass Lowell had a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, riding a four-game winning streak into this contest. They averaged 74.3 points scored and 73.6 points allowed during this period, with their last five games showing an impressive scoring average of 80.6 points.
The home team, Vermont, had a solid performance at home, with a home record of 3-1 in their last four games. Their previous meeting with UMass Lowell on January 22, 2026, resulted in a 77-68 victory for Vermont, contributing to their overall head-to-head record of 3-0 against the River Hawks in the current season. UMass Lowell struggled on the road, with an away record of 1-3 in their last four games, which likely impacted their performance in this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this critical game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Vermont favored by 9.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in Vermont's ability to win, with a moneyline of -520 for the Catamounts and +390 for the River Hawks. This context added an extra layer of intrigue to the game, as Vermont was expected to perform well, yet the final score indicated a more competitive affair than anticipated.
Conditions at the venue were typical for a late February game, with fans filling the stands to support their home team. The atmosphere was electric, contributing to the intensity of the matchup.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the contest. UMass Lowell's TJ Hurley made crucial free throws to keep the game close, while Shawn Simmons II and Darrel Yepdo contributed with key layups. Vermont's Gus Yalden and Noah Barnett delivered pivotal shots that ultimately secured the win for the Catamounts.
As the game concluded, Vermont's win probability was assessed at 1.0, indicating their successful execution down the stretch. The Catamounts' ability to maintain composure in a tight game environment will serve them well as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UVM -9.5 | 146.5 o -110 / u -110 | UMass Lowell River Hawks +390 · Vermont Catamounts -520 |
Leaders
- PointsGus Yalden21Vermont Catamounts
- AssistsTJ Hurley2Vermont Catamounts
- ReboundsGus Yalden12Vermont Catamounts
- PointsAustin Green16UMass Lowell River Hawks
- AssistsAustin Green3UMass Lowell River Hawks
- ReboundsAustin Green14UMass Lowell River Hawks
Recent form
Vermont Catamounts
Last 10: 7-3Streak W172.5 scored · 65.4 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W70-64at NJIT HighlandersFeb 22
- L62-75at UMBC RetrieversFeb 19
- W90-63vs Bryant BulldogsFeb 14
- W73-65at Binghamton BearcatsFeb 12
- W80-57vs New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 7
- L70-76at Maine Black BearsFeb 5
- L77-79vs NJIT HighlandersJan 31
- W64-55vs UMBC RetrieversJan 30
- W62-52at Bryant BulldogsJan 24
- W77-68at UMass Lowell River HawksJan 22
UMass Lowell River Hawks
Last 10: 5-5Streak W474.3 scored · 73.6 allowed per game1-3 away
- 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
- L56-79at UMBC RetrieversJan 24
- L68-77vs Vermont CatamountsJan 22
- L64-73vs NJIT HighlandersJan 15
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 | Vermont Catamounts |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-61 | 23-60 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 3-16 | 8-26 |
| Three-point % | 19 | 31 |
| Free throws | 11-20 | 12-16 |
| Free throw % | 55 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 25 |
| Assists | 10 | 9 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 30 |
| Fouls | 17 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 47 | 38 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half30-28Khalil Farmer makes layup (Angel Montas Jr. assists)
- 1st Half30-29TJ Long makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half30-30TJ Long makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half30-32Sean Blake makes driving layup
- 1st Half30-34Sean Blake makes layup
- 2nd Half33-34Darrel Yepdo makes 24-foot three point jumper (Austin Green assists)
- 2nd Half33-36Gus Yalden makes layup
- 2nd Half35-36Darrel Yepdo makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-38Gus Yalden makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half37-38Austin Green makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half37-41Ben Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half37-43Sean Blake makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-43Angel Montas Jr. makes layup (Shawn Simmons II assists)
- 2nd Half41-43Austin Green makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half42-43Shawn Simmons II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-43Angel Montas Jr. makes layup (Darrel Yepdo assists)
- 2nd Half46-43Angel Montas Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half48-43Darrel Yepdo makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half48-46TJ Hurley makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half48-47Gus Yalden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-47Austin Green makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half50-49Gus Yalden makes layup (TJ Long assists)
- 2nd Half52-49Xavier Spencer makes layup
- 2nd Half54-49Xavier Spencer makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-50TJ Hurley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-51TJ Hurley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-51Xavier Spencer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-51Xavier Spencer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-54Gus Yalden makes 24-foot three point jumper (TJ Hurley assists)
- 2nd Half56-56TJ Hurley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-56Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-56Darrel Yepdo makes layup (Angel Montas Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half59-57TJ Hurley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-58TJ Hurley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Shawn Simmons II makes layup (Austin Green assists)
- 2nd Half63-58Darrel Yepdo makes layup
- 2nd Half63-61TJ Hurley makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sean Blake assists)
- 2nd Half63-64Gus Yalden makes 26-foot three point jumper (TJ Hurley assists)
- 2nd Half64-64Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-66Noah Barnett makes 0-foot tip in layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Vermont Catamounts, below favours UMass Lowell River Hawks.
Venue
- Patrick GymnasiumBurlington, VT
- Attendance2496
- OfficialsJason Bradwell, Tom Deneen, Mike Fleury
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