UMass Lowell River Hawks 71, Merrimack Warriors 61
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-05 · Winner: UMass Lowell River Hawks
UMass Lowell River Hawks defeated Merrimack Warriors 71–61 on 2026-11-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 2:10 swung win probability 51% → 11%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Merrimack Warriors lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 38 | 33 | 71 |
| Merrimack Warriors | 26 | 35 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 2:10 swung win probability 51% → 11%.
Why Merrimack Warriors lost
- Lost H1 26-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 2:10 (win probability 51% → 11% for the home side).
- Outscored 16-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 9–0 | H1 17:26 | 69% → 36% |
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 10–0 | H1 2:10 | 51% → 11% |