UMass Lowell rallies late to edge Binghamton 85-79
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Christian Lutete had 29 points as UMass Lowell rallied late in the second half to edge Binghamton 85-79 on Wednesday night.
Josh Gantz added 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the River Hawks (12-9, 4-2 America East Conference), who have won four straight. Obadiah Noel added another 16 points with nine rebounds and Alex Rivera had 13 points.
UMass Lowell trailed 44-39 at halftime and 57-43 early in the second half when Lutete drained three-consecutive 3-pointers and Rivera added a fourth to help close to 66-59 with 8:49 to go. Later, Noel scored 10 points of a 12-4 run that pushed the River Hawks into a 78-75 lead with 2:31 left and they held on for the win.
Sam Sessoms scored a season-high 32 points for the Bearcats (5-15, 1-4), who have lost the last four. Caleb Stewart added a career-high 22 points and grabbed 16 rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Kitts
- Ron Tyburski
- Matt Palumb
2023-24 America East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Vermont | 15-1 | - | 28-7 |
UMass Lowell | 11-5 | 4 | 22-10 |
Bryant | 11-5 | 4 | 20-13 |
New Hampshire | 7-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
Binghamton | 7-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
Maine | 7-9 | 8 | 15-17 |
UMBC | 6-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
UAlbany | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
NJIT | 3-13 | 12 | 7-21 |