UMass Lowell River Hawks 56, NJIT Highlanders 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: NJIT Highlanders
NJIT Highlanders defeated UMass Lowell River Hawks 81–56 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 25-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 13:27 swung win probability 55% → 84%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 15 | 41 | 56 |
| NJIT Highlanders | 42 | 39 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 13:27 swung win probability 55% → 84%.
Why UMass Lowell River Hawks lost
- Lost H1 15-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 13:27 (win probability 55% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 33.1% eFG vs a 51.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT Highlanders | 9–0 | H1 13:27 | 55% → 84% |
| NJIT Highlanders | 8–0 | H1 10:12 | 81% → 96% |
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 8–0 | H2 11:00 | 100% → 100% |