UMBC Retrievers 84, UMass Lowell River Hawks 60
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers defeated UMass Lowell River Hawks 84–60 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 24-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 5:45 swung win probability 35% → 68%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 37 | 47 | 84 |
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 5:45 swung win probability 35% → 68%.
Why UMass Lowell River Hawks lost
- Lost H2 27-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 12:28 (win probability 12% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 39.6% eFG vs a 51.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 8–0 | H1 9:26 | 20% → 48% |
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 8–0 | H1 5:45 | 35% → 68% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 8–0 | H2 12:28 | 12% → 0% |