Easton, Mass. – The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (1-6) is set for two games this week around the Thanksgiving holiday. First, the team completes a five-game road trip at Stonehill (2-5) on Wednesday, November 26 at 12 p.m., followed by hosting Emerson (1-3) on Saturday, November 29 at 1 p.m. there will be a victory
A win against the Skyhawks would move the River Hawks to 10–6 all-time against Stonehill, and improve UMass Lowell’s record to 2–6 on the season. This would be the team’s first road win of the year and sixth consecutive win against Stonehill.
last time out
senior Austin Green On November 22, UMass Lowell recorded a game-high 19 points in a hard-fought 68–66 loss at St. Peter’s. Green, who went 6-for-9 from the field, added 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. behind him, freshman JJ Massaquoi Added 18 points, while five other River Hawks recorded a basket in the contest.
lead the pack
Through five games, JJ Massaquoi Leads with 15.4 points per game. Austin Green Joe ranks second with 13.7 points per game, pacing the team with 6.9 rebounds per game. Xavier SpencerJoe ranks third with 8.4 points per game, while adding a team-high 26 assists shawn simmons ii Claims 10 blocks for first place on the team.
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The final score did not reflect the growth that this new River Hawk team has shown early this season. Despite trailing in six matches, the team has been ahead at half-time in three of the last five matches.
good first impression
Cheater JJ Massaquoi In his first collegiate appearance pitching for the Rivers Hawks, he has scored in double figures in points in five of seven games so far, including leading the team with a personal-best 26 points at Wake Forest. He was also named America East Rookie of the Week on November 24.
career Day
shawn simmons ii And Xavier Spencer Both had career-best performances at Columbia, as Simmons II scored a total of 14 points and Spencer claimed 12 points and 12 assists for his first career double-double.
strong start
The win against Rivier on November 3 marked the sixth consecutive year the River Hawks have started the season with a win. It also gave the team its 12th consecutive win in its home opener.
road warrior
The River Hawks will be challenged with 10 road games during the non-conference slate in 2025, while only five home contests.
my sweet home
The Kennedy Family Athletic Complex, formerly the Costello Athletic Center, has been very kind to the home team over the past three seasons, as the River Hawks are currently 42-6 in the building since the start of the 2022-23 campaign, including 1-1 in 2025-26.
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