NCAAB · Final

Wake Forest Dominates UMass Lowell in Convincing Win

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Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · LJVM Coliseum

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 109, UMass Lowell River Hawks 75, 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 Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat UMass Lowell River Hawks 109-75 at LJVM Coliseum on November 16, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons triumphed over the UMass Lowell River Hawks with a final score of 109 to 75. This matchup showcased Wake Forest's offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they consistently outscored their opponents. The game took place at the LJVM Coliseum, where Wake Forest has demonstrated a solid home record of 4-2 this season.

Entering the game, Wake Forest held a home record of 3-1 and had been showing a mixed form with a recent record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They had averaged 74.0 points scored while allowing 73.3 points per game. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement, with an average of 76.2 points scored and 67.0 points allowed, indicating a stronger defensive effort. However, they were coming off a loss to the Michigan Wolverines, which ended a brief winning streak.

On the other hand, UMass Lowell struggled significantly, arriving with a 1-4 away record and a recent stretch of 1-4 in their last five games. They averaged 71.4 points scored and allowed 79.2 points during that span, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. Their most recent game resulted in a loss against the Columbia Lions, contributing to a three-game losing streak.

The matchup was particularly noteworthy due to the contrasting fortunes of the two teams. Wake Forest, despite their recent loss, has shown the ability to score effectively at home, while UMass Lowell has yet to find their rhythm on the road, suffering from a 0-5 away record this season. The disparity in their performances set the stage for a potential blowout, which ultimately unfolded as the game progressed.

In terms of injury reports, the block did not provide specific details about player absences, but such factors can often play a critical role in team performance, especially in a sport as dynamic as basketball. The absence of key players can significantly impact a team's ability to compete, particularly in high-stakes games.

The market had priced Wake Forest as the clear favorite, reflecting their home advantage and stronger overall performance this season. The odds suggested a high probability of a Wake Forest victory, which was substantiated by their dominant display on the court.

As the game unfolded, Wake Forest's offense was relentless, and they established a significant lead early on. UMass Lowell struggled to keep pace, and despite efforts to close the gap, they were unable to mount a serious challenge. The scoring plays highlighted the effectiveness of Wake Forest’s offense, with players like Jaylen Cross contributing crucial points in the second half, including a layup that pushed the score to 108-71.

The game conditions appeared favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather conditions affecting the indoor environment of the arena. Fans witnessed an exciting game filled with fast-paced action and high-scoring plays, particularly from Wake Forest, who demonstrated their capability to dominate both offensively and defensively.

In conclusion, Wake Forest's victory over UMass Lowell not only showcased their strengths as a home team but also highlighted the challenges faced by UMass Lowell as they continue to seek their first away win of the season. The final score of 109-75 reflects the clear disparity in performance, with Wake Forest solidifying their position as a competitive force in the NCAAB landscape.

Leaders

PointsJuke Harris21Wake Forest Demon Deacons
AssistsNate Calmese7Wake Forest Demon Deacons
ReboundsJuke Harris6Wake Forest Demon Deacons
PointsJJ Massaquoi26UMass Lowell River Hawks
AssistsJared Frey4UMass Lowell River Hawks
ReboundsAustin Green7UMass Lowell River Hawks

Recent form

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Last 10: 5-5Streak L174 scored · 73.3 allowed per game4-2 at home

L84-85at Michigan WolverinesNov 11
W81-65vs Morehead State EaglesNov 8
W88-74vs American University EaglesNov 4
L59-68vs North Carolina Tar HeelsMar 13
W69-43vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsMar 8
L60-93at Duke Blue DevilsMar 4
W74-71vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishMar 1
L75-83vs Virginia CavaliersFeb 27
L73-85at NC State WolfpackFeb 22
W77-66at SMU MustangsFeb 15

UMass Lowell River Hawks

Last 10: 3-7Streak L374.3 scored · 76.3 allowed per game0-5 away

L72-86at Columbia LionsNov 14
L67-73vs New Haven ChargersNov 10
L47-110at UConn HuskiesNov 8
W107-55vs Rivier RaidersNov 4
L64-72at Maine Black BearsMar 8
L70-71at Maine Black BearsMar 4
W79-53vs Binghamton BearcatsMar 1
L78-79vs Bryant BulldogsFeb 27
L61-85at Vermont CatamountsFeb 22
W98-79vs UMBC RetrieversFeb 20

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
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	UMass Lowell River Hawks	Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Field goals	28-61	38-68
Field goal %	46	56
Three-pointers	6-22	13-30
Three-point %	27	43
Free throws	13-18	20-24
Free throw %	72	83
Rebounds	30	37
Offensive rebounds	9	10
Defensive rebounds	21	27
Assists	13	19
Steals	3	14
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	15	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	25
Fast-break points	4	17
Points in the paint	38	42
Fouls	18	17
Largest lead	2	41

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-65Juke Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-66Juke Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-69Nate Calmese made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half45-72Nate Calmese made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Marqus Marion.
2nd Half45-74Tre'Von Spillers made Dunk. Assisted by Nate Calmese.
2nd Half45-76Juke Harris made Dunk. Assisted by Nate Calmese.
2nd Half47-76Xavier Spencer made Jumper.
2nd Half47-79Juke Harris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nate Calmese.
2nd Half47-81Juke Harris made Layup.
2nd Half47-83Marqus Marion made Layup.
2nd Half49-83Xavier Spencer made Jumper. Assisted by Darrel Yepdo.
2nd Half49-86Myles Colvin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Marqus Marion.
2nd Half51-86JJ Massaquoi made Layup.
2nd Half52-86JJ Massaquoi made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-86JJ Massaquoi made Layup.
2nd Half56-86JJ Massaquoi made Layup.
2nd Half56-88Myles Colvin made Layup.
2nd Half57-88Khalil Farmer made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-88Khalil Farmer made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-90Omaha Biliew made Dunk. Assisted by Isaac Carr.
2nd Half60-90JJ Massaquoi made Layup.
2nd Half62-90JJ Massaquoi made Layup.
2nd Half62-93Mekhi Mason made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Myles Colvin.
2nd Half65-93Khalil Farmer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Angel Montas Jr..
2nd Half65-95Juke Harris made Dunk. Assisted by Isaac Carr.
2nd Half65-97Isaac Carr made Layup. Assisted by Tre'Von Spillers.
2nd Half65-98Tre'Von Spillers made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-99Tre'Von Spillers made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-100Jaylen Cross made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-103Isaac Carr made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cooper Schwieger.
2nd Half65-106Omaha Biliew made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cooper Schwieger.
2nd Half68-106Victor Okojie made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Angel Montas Jr..
2nd Half69-106Isaiah Walter made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-106Isaiah Walter made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-106Isaiah Walter made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-108Jaylen Cross made Layup.
2nd Half71-109Jaylen Cross made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-109Angel Montas Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half74-109Kris Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-109Kris Johnson made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Wake Forest Demon Deacons, below favours UMass Lowell River Hawks.