November 13 at Dayton (ESPN+ - 6 p.m.)
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DAYTON, Ohio - The UMass Lowell men's basketball team is headed out on a five-game road swing beginning at Dayton on Saturday, November 13 at 6 p.m.
A WIN WOULD
A win against the Flyers would earn the River Hawks their first ever 2-0 start at the Division I level. It would also mark the team's second win against an Atlantic 10 opponent.
LEADING THE FLOCK
Everette Hammond paced the River Hawks with 18 points on 4-for-6 shooting from beyond the arc in the 2021-22 season opener.
John Hall added a team-high eight rebounds, while
Justin Faison posted a team-best five assists.
LAST TIME OUT
Led by an 18-point performance from
Everette Hammond, UMass Lowell turned in a complete team effort to defeat Rivier University, 91-55, in the 2021-22 season opener. Hammond shot 63.6% (7-11) from the floor.
Justin Faison and
John Hall totaled 12 and 11 points, respectively, while
Quinton Mincey also reached double digits with 10. As a team, the River Hawks shot 50% (35-70) and pulled down 48 boards.
SHARING IS CARING
Of the 11 River Hawks who hit the court against Rivier, 10 scored at least five points.
STEALING THE SHOW
In the opener against Rivier, the River Hawks earned 10 takeaways for the first time since Nov. 26, 2019 against Brown.
STRONG FIRST IMPRESSION
Four River Hawk newcomers scored in double digits against Rivier.
ON HIS BLOCK
Max Brooks tied a DI program record with four blocks against Rivier on Nov. 9.
WINNER WINNER
With an 11-12 mark last season, UMass Lowell finished with a Division I program-best .478 winning percentage.
OLD HAT
The 2021-22 squad marks the oldest team the River Hawks have had since moving to DI. This year's roster for the historically young program features nine upper classmen.
ROAD WARRIORS
The River Hawks' non-conference slate features eight games away from friendly confines, including a five-game road swing in November. The program has now accumulated a 113-160 road record since 2003-04. Â
SHARP SHOOTERS
The River Hawks, who have ranked in the top two in the America East in shooting percentage for the previous three years, shot 50% from the field against Rivier.
STRONG CORE
The River Hawks return three starters in 2021-22 and 10 total veterans from a season ago. The squad also returns 62% of its scoring.
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