UMass Lowell defeats Bryant 63-77
UMass Lowell Edges Bryant in Conference Showdown
The UMass Lowell Hawks flew into the Chace Athletic Center on Thursday night, looking to take down their conference foe, the Bryant Bulldogs. In a tightly contested battle, the visiting team emerged victorious, 77-63.
Trailing by just one point at halftime, UMass Lowell adjusted its strategy and came out strong in the second half. The Hawks' offense began to click, with Angel Montas Jr. leading the charge. The senior guard poured in 27 points, including several clutch baskets down the stretch. His consistent shooting and ability to score from anywhere on the court were key factors in UMass Lowell's win.
Bryant's Aaron Davis III was nearly unstoppable at times, scoring 21 points and connecting on five of his ten three-point attempts. However, the Bulldogs struggled to contain Montas Jr., who outscored them by a margin of seven points in the second half.
The game saw both teams struggle with their shooting percentages, but UMass Lowell's ability to make big plays down the stretch ultimately proved decisive. The Hawks' defense stiffened in the fourth quarter, holding Bryant to just five points over the final 5:45 minutes.
With the win, UMass Lowell improves its conference standing and earns a crucial road victory against a tough opponent. For the Bulldogs, the loss stings, but they remain competitive in the league.
Game Stats
Bryant (HOME)
* Field Goals: 24/59 (41.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 15/32 (46.9%)
* 3-Point FG: 9/27 (33.0%)
* Free Throws: 6/9 (67.0%)
* Rebounds: 27
* Assists: 18
* Turnovers: 9
* Steals: 5
* Blocks: 7
* Total Fouls: 14
* Points in Paint: 24
UMass Lowell (AWAY)
* Field Goals: 30/57 (53.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 25/44 (56.8%)
* 3-Point FG: 5/13 (38.0%)
* Free Throws: 12/17 (71.0%)
* Rebounds: 38
* Assists: 10
* Turnovers: 11
* Steals: 5
* Blocks: 2
* Total Fouls: 11
* Points in Paint: 48
Conclusion
In a hard-fought conference matchup, UMass Lowell's balanced offense and stifling defense proved too much for Bryant. The win takes the Hawks one step closer to a strong finish in the league, while the Bulldogs will look to bounce back from this tough loss.