America East foes will lock horns when the UMBC Retrievers (5-13) challenge the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (5-11) at Retriever Activities Center. Action begins at 12:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The Retrievers are hoping to rebound after their 86-74 loss to Stony Brook on Wednesday. Jairus Lyles was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. The River Hawks, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 95-81 loss against Maine on Wednesday. Jahad Thomas led the team in scoring with 19 points.
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The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks average 72.9 possessions per game and 1.002 points per possession. The UMBC Retrievers earn fewer possessions with 68.6, but they score more points with 1.035.
UMBC has an average effective field goal percentage of 49.8%. Massachusetts-Lowell is a losing 4-10 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, the UMBC Retrievers attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks attempt 23.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; UMBC is 3-7 and Massachusetts-Lowell is 5-10.
UMBC has forced an average turnover percentage of 19.8% this season. Massachusetts-Lowell has an underachieving 2-7 record when its TO% is 19.8% or higher.
