NJIT Highlanders 73, UMass Lowell River Hawks 64
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-15 · Winner: NJIT Highlanders
NJIT Highlanders defeated UMass Lowell River Hawks 73–64 on 2026-01-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 5:55 swung win probability 44% → 7%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UMass Lowell River Hawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT Highlanders | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 17 | 47 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 5:55 swung win probability 44% → 7%.
Why UMass Lowell River Hawks lost
- Lost H1 17-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 5:55 (win probability 44% → 7% for the home side).
- Shot 39.7% eFG vs a 51.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT Highlanders | 11–0 | H1 5:55 | 44% → 7% |
| NJIT Highlanders | 9–0 | H1 1:17 | 12% → 1% |
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 8–0 | H2 18:02 | 1% → 6% |