University of Massachusetts Lowell
2-2,0-0America East
Boston College
1-2,0-0ACC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 57 |
| Boston College | 26 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 86 |
11/11/2026 8:36:00 PM | Women's Basketball
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The UMass Lowell women's basketball team (2-2) fell to Boston College (1-2), 86-57, Wednesday evening at Conte Forum, despite a 17-point performance from junior Nia Chima (Toronto, Ontario).
Chima led the River Hawks offensively, shooting an efficient 8-for-9 from the field while adding six rebounds. Junior Yazmin Edwards (Ipswich, United Kingdom) contributed 10 points off the bench, while freshman Kayla Solomon (Central Islip, N.Y.) and senior Kylie Diaz (Albertville, Minn.) finished with eight apiece. Freshman Achol Agok (Canberra, Australia) added a team-high eight rebounds and four steals.
The River Hawks wasted little time getting on the board, opening the contest with a three-pointer from Solomon before building a 7-1 advantage through the first three minutes. UMass Lowell found success moving the ball early, with Chima connecting on a pair of jumpers and Agok capitalizing on an offensive rebound. The early momentum shifted midway through the quarter, however, as Boston College erased the deficit and took its first lead. Solomon later connected on another triple to bring the River Hawks within two, but UMass Lowell entered the second trailing 26-17.
Defensive pressure helped create opportunities early in the second, with Agok forcing a turnover that led to a layup from Edwards. A three-pointer from Subirats kept the River Hawks within single digits, but Boston College gradually extended its advantage to 17 midway through the frame. UMass Lowell responded with a late push, using an Edwards triple and a driving layup from Chima to trim the deficit to 11 heading into the break, 41-30.
The River Hawks continued to look for opportunities inside coming out of halftime, with freshman Izabella Asp (Jönköping, Sweden) converting a pair of baskets in the paint. Diaz provided additional production around the rim and at the free-throw line, but UMass Lowell struggled to find a consistent offensive rhythm as the deficit grew to 64-44 entering the final quarter.
Despite the margin, the River Hawks continued to attack offensively in the fourth. Chima added seven points in the closing frame, including a late three-pointer, while UMass Lowell finished the night shooting 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. Boston College maintained its advantage down the stretch to secure the 86-57 decision.
The River Hawks return to Lowell on Sunday, November 15, to host West Georgia.
