Monday, February 6 vs. Hartford (6 p.m.)
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - The UMass Lowell men's basketball team (19-6) will look to stay sharp during its America East bye week, heading to Hartford for a non-conference tilt on Monday evening.
A WIN WOULD
A win against the Hawks would give UMass Lowell its first 20-win season since 2010-11.
LEADING THE FLOCK
Two River Hawks are averaging double-digits, as
Everette Hammond leads the way with 12.7 points per game on 44% shooting from the field.
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly is right behind him, boasting 12.6 points, while adding a team-best 8.1 rebounds. The primary playmaker this season,
Ayinde Hikim totals 92 assists with 9.7 points.
Max Brooks adds 9.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, and paces the team with 50 blocks. Â
LAST TIME OUT
Four double-digit scorers led UMass Lowell to a 90-61 victory against America East foe NJIT at Costello Athletic Center on February 4.
Max Brooks paced the squad on both sides of the floor with 18 points, seven rebounds and five blocks.
Everette Hammond added 17 points and seven rebounds of his own with four assists.
Allin Blunt and
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly each chipped in with 16 and 13 points, respectively, as well. As a team, UMass Lowell shot 54.7% from the field.
STARTING STRONG
The River Hawks held UAlbany to just 16 first-half points on Feb. 1, good for a season low. A strong first half has been important to the team's success this season, as UMass Lowell in 16-3 when leading at the break.
THE THREE IS KEY
Three-point shooting has proven to be key to the River Hawks' success so far, as the squad is 12-0 in games where they sink at least seven threes.
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