Vermont Catamounts Defeat UMass Lowell River Hawks 77-68
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Kennedy Family Athletic Complex
Vermont Catamounts 77, UMass Lowell River Hawks 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Vermont Catamounts vs UMass Lowell River Hawks?
Vermont Catamounts beat UMass Lowell River Hawks 77-68 at Kennedy Family Athletic Complex on January 22, 2026.
Who was favored in Vermont Catamounts vs UMass Lowell River Hawks?
Vermont Catamounts were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.
The Vermont Catamounts secured a 77-68 victory over the UMass Lowell River Hawks in a competitive NCAAB matchup at the Kennedy Family Athletic Complex. This win improves Vermont's record to 13-8, while UMass Lowell falls to 8-13. The game showcased a strong performance from Vermont, who has now won two consecutive matchups against UMass Lowell, having previously defeated them 85-61 and 67-63 in earlier meetings during the 2025 season.
In terms of recent form, UMass Lowell has shown inconsistency, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. They are currently on a one-game losing streak, having lost their most recent game against the NJIT Highlanders 64-73. The River Hawks have averaged 77.5 points scored and 76.3 points allowed over their last ten games, indicating a high-scoring but defensively vulnerable style of play. At home, they have a record of 3-1 in their last four games, but their overall record stands at 8-12.
On the other hand, Vermont has a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, though they are also on a one-game losing streak after falling to the UAlbany Great Danes 68-75 in their latest outing. The Catamounts have averaged 69.4 points scored and 67.9 points allowed in their last ten games, reflecting a more balanced approach compared to UMass Lowell. Vermont’s away record is 2-3, but they have performed well at home with a 4-1 record in their last five games.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Vermont favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 145.5 points. The money line was listed at +164 for UMass Lowell and -198 for Vermont, indicating a strong belief in Vermont's ability to win this matchup.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this game according to the block of facts, allowing both teams to field their usual lineups. The game conditions were not detailed, but the venue, Kennedy Family Athletic Complex, typically provides a competitive atmosphere for home games.
Viewers were treated to an exciting second half, highlighted by several key scoring plays. Gus Yalden made a crucial 10-foot jumper, extending Vermont's lead to 71-61. Following that, Sean Blake scored a layup, pushing the Catamounts ahead 73-61. UMass Lowell attempted to close the gap with Angel Montas Jr. scoring an 11-foot jumper and a free throw, but Vermont maintained control of the game. Xavier Spencer's 25-foot three-point jumper, assisted by Montas Jr., brought the score to 77-68, but it was not enough for UMass Lowell to mount a comeback.
Overall, Vermont's victory underscores their strength as a competitive team in the league, while UMass Lowell will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UVM -4.5 | 145.5 o -110 / u -110 | Vermont Catamounts -198 · UMass Lowell River Hawks +164 |
Leaders
- PointsAngel Montas Jr.18UMass Lowell River Hawks
- AssistsDarrel Yepdo5UMass Lowell River Hawks
- ReboundsAngel Montas Jr.8UMass Lowell River Hawks
- PointsTJ Hurley30Vermont Catamounts
- AssistsSean Blake3Vermont Catamounts
- ReboundsGus Yalden8Vermont Catamounts
Recent form
UMass Lowell River Hawks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L177.5 scored · 76.3 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L64-73vs NJIT HighlandersJan 15
- W73-68at Binghamton BearcatsJan 10
- 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
Vermont Catamounts
Last 10: 6-4Streak L169.4 scored · 67.9 allowed per game2-3 away
- L68-75at UAlbany Great DanesJan 19
- W67-62vs Maine Black BearsJan 16
- W60-59vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 9
- W80-61at New Hampshire WildcatsJan 3
- L69-75at Princeton TigersDec 30
- L78-83vs Iona GaelsDec 20
- W83-69vs Siena SaintsDec 18
- W66-59vs Merrimack WarriorsDec 14
- W65-56at Pepperdine WavesDec 6
- L58-80at Oregon State BeaversDec 4
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 | Vermont Catamounts | UMass Lowell River Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-64 | 23-59 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 8-22 | 10-25 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 40 |
| Free throws | 7-8 | 12-15 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 26 |
| Assists | 10 | 13 |
| Steals | 8 | 2 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 24 |
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 82 | 13 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half37-29David Simon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half40-29TJ Hurley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jackson Skipper assists)
- 2nd Half42-29TJ Hurley makes layup
- 2nd Half42-31Xavier Spencer makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-34Xavier Spencer makes 24-foot three point jumper (Darrel Yepdo assists)
- 2nd Half44-34Sean Blake makes layup
- 2nd Half44-36Angel Montas Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half44-39Angel Montas Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Darrel Yepdo assists)
- 2nd Half46-39TJ Hurley makes layup
- 2nd Half46-42Shawn Simmons II makes 25-foot three point jumper (Darrel Yepdo assists)
- 2nd Half49-42TJ Hurley makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-42TJ Hurley makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-43Xavier Spencer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-44Xavier Spencer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-46Austin Green makes layup (Xavier Spencer assists)
- 2nd Half51-47Austin Green makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-50Xavier Spencer makes 23-foot three point jumper (Angel Montas Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half53-50Gus Yalden makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-50Ben Johnson makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half58-50TJ Hurley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half61-50Lucas Mari makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ben Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half63-50Lucas Mari makes layup
- 2nd Half63-52Angel Montas Jr. makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-53Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-56Darrel Yepdo makes 23-foot three point jumper (Angel Montas Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half65-56TJ Hurley makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half65-57JJ Massaquoi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58JJ Massaquoi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-58Lucas Mari makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half69-58Sean Blake makes layup (Lucas Mari assists)
- 2nd Half69-60JJ Massaquoi makes layup (Darrel Yepdo assists)
- 2nd Half69-61JJ Massaquoi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-61Gus Yalden makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-61Sean Blake makes layup
- 2nd Half73-62Austin Green makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-62Lucas Mari makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half75-64Angel Montas Jr. makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half75-65Angel Montas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half77-65Gus Yalden makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half77-68Xavier Spencer makes 25-foot three point jumper (Angel Montas Jr. assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours UMass Lowell River Hawks, below favours Vermont Catamounts.
Venue
- Kennedy Family Athletic ComplexLowell, MA
- Attendance714
- OfficialsJohn Cahill Jr., Carl Luciano, Tim Smith
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