NCAAB · Final

UMBC Dominates UMass Lowell in Conference Clash

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Kennedy Family Athletic Complex

UMBC Retrievers 84, UMass Lowell River Hawks 60, 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 UMBC Retrievers vs UMass Lowell River Hawks?

UMBC Retrievers beat UMass Lowell River Hawks 84-60 at Kennedy Family Athletic Complex on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in UMBC Retrievers vs UMass Lowell River Hawks?

UMBC Retrievers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the UMBC Retrievers defeated the UMass Lowell River Hawks with a final score of 84-60. This game showcased the Retrievers' strong form, as they extended their winning streak to seven games, while the River Hawks struggled, suffering their second consecutive loss. The game took place at the Kennedy Family Athletic Complex, where UMBC was favored by 2.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 150.5.

UMBC entered the game with a record of 20-8, having won nine of their last ten games. Their recent performance has been impressive, with an average of 74.2 points scored and only 62.8 points allowed over their last ten outings. The Retrievers have been particularly dominant on the road, holding a 3-1 record away from home. In their last five games, they averaged 74.8 points while allowing just 61.4 points, showcasing their defensive prowess.

In contrast, UMass Lowell's record stood at 13-17, and they faced challenges in their recent form, going 5-5 in their last ten games. They averaged 74.3 points scored but allowed 72.9 points per game during this stretch. At home, they have been more successful, with a 4-1 record, but their recent loss to the Vermont Catamounts highlighted their vulnerabilities. The River Hawks averaged 82.2 points in their last five games but struggled defensively, allowing 69.8 points.

The two teams had met earlier in the season on January 24, 2026, where UMBC also emerged victorious with a score of 79-56. Historically, UMBC leads the head-to-head record against UMass Lowell with two wins to one in their last three meetings, including a notable 98-79 victory at home in February 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this crucial game. The conditions in the arena were typical for a late February evening, with a lively crowd supporting both teams.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a strong performance from UMBC, characterized by effective scoring and solid defense. Key plays included a 1-foot dunk by Riley Jacobs, which further extended the Retrievers' lead in the second half. The scoring plays highlighted UMBC's ability to capitalize on opportunities, with contributions from multiple players, including Shawn Simmons II hitting a long three-pointer and Tim Eze making a layup to push the score to 82-60.

The final score of 84-60 reflects UMBC's dominance throughout the game, as they maintained control and executed their game plan effectively. The victory not only solidified their position in the league but also demonstrated their capability as a strong contender moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UMBC -2.5	150.5 o -112 / u -108	UMBC Retrievers -142 · UMass Lowell River Hawks +120

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Leaders

PointsJJ Massaquoi17UMass Lowell River Hawks
AssistsVictor Okojie4UMass Lowell River Hawks
ReboundsShawn Simmons II9UMass Lowell River Hawks
PointsJah'Likai King24UMBC Retrievers
AssistsAce Valentine4UMBC Retrievers
ReboundsJose Roberto Tanchyn13UMBC Retrievers

Recent form

UMass Lowell River Hawks

Last 10: 5-5Streak L174.3 scored · 72.9 allowed per game4-1 at home

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
L56-79at UMBC RetrieversJan 24
L68-77vs Vermont CatamountsJan 22

UMBC Retrievers

Last 10: 9-1Streak W774.2 scored · 62.8 allowed per game3-1 away

W70-58vs Bryant BulldogsFeb 26
W66-62vs UAlbany Great DanesFeb 21
W75-62vs Vermont CatamountsFeb 19
W85-63at New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 14
W78-62at Maine Black BearsFeb 12
W79-62vs Binghamton BearcatsFeb 5
W68-65at UAlbany Great DanesFeb 1
L55-64at Vermont CatamountsJan 30
W79-56vs UMass Lowell River HawksJan 24
W87-74vs NJIT HighlandersJan 22

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	UMBC Retrievers	UMass Lowell River Hawks
Field goals	35-58	24-67
Field goal %	60	36
Three-pointers	3-11	5-23
Three-point %	27	22
Free throws	11-16	7-11
Free throw %	69	64
Rebounds	37	32
Offensive rebounds	5	12
Defensive rebounds	32	20
Assists	10	10
Steals	4	2
Blocks	4	0
Turnovers	4	6
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	8
Fast-break points	4	2
Points in the paint	50	36
Fouls	10	14
Largest lead	26	2
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	94	1

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-33Jah'Likai King makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half43-33Josh Odunowo makes layup (DJ Armstrong Jr. assists)
2nd Half43-35JJ Massaquoi makes layup
2nd Half45-35Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half45-37JJ Massaquoi makes layup
2nd Half47-37Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes layup
2nd Half47-38JJ Massaquoi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-38Riley Jacobs makes 1-foot dunk (Ace Valentine assists)
2nd Half50-38Jah'Likai King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-38Jah'Likai King makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-38Jah'Likai King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-38Jah'Likai King makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-38DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half55-40Angel Montas Jr. makes layup
2nd Half57-40DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half57-42Shawn Simmons II makes 1-foot dunk (Darrel Yepdo assists)
2nd Half59-42Jah'Likai King makes layup
2nd Half61-42Josh Odunowo makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half61-44Darrel Yepdo makes layup
2nd Half63-44DJ Armstrong Jr. makes layup
2nd Half64-44DJ Armstrong Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half64-46Angel Montas Jr. makes layup
2nd Half66-46Ace Valentine makes layup
2nd Half66-48Shawn Simmons II makes layup
2nd Half68-48Josh Odunowo makes layup
2nd Half70-48Ace Valentine makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half71-48Ace Valentine makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-48Jah'Likai King makes layup
2nd Half73-50Angel Montas Jr. makes layup
2nd Half75-50Ace Valentine makes layup (Jose Roberto Tanchyn assists)
2nd Half76-50Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-52JJ Massaquoi makes layup (Shawn Simmons II assists)
2nd Half78-52Riley Jacobs makes 1-foot dunk (Ace Valentine assists)
2nd Half78-53Darrel Yepdo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-54Darrel Yepdo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-57Shawn Simmons II makes 26-foot three point jumper (Xavier Spencer assists)
2nd Half80-57Riley Jacobs makes 15-foot jumper (Jake Stout assists)
2nd Half80-60Xavier Spencer makes 24-foot three point jumper (Victor Okojie assists)
2nd Half82-60Tim Eze makes layup
2nd Half84-60Paul Greene makes layup (Cougar Downing assists)