Jackson scores 17 to lead UMBC past Mass.-Lowell 70-66
BALTIMORE -- KJ Jackson posted 17 points and six rebounds as Maryland-Baltimore County edged past UMass Lowell 70-66 on Saturday.
UMBC's Joe Sherburne made two free throws with 15 seconds left for the final margin after Alex Rivera made a steal and basket with 1:05 to go to get UMass Lowell within two.
Arkel Lamar had 17 points and eight rebounds for UMBC (17-10, 9-3 America East Conference). Sherburne added 12 points. Brandon Horvath had seven rebounds for the home team.
Christian Lutete had 17 points for the River Hawks (14-13, 6-6). Darius Henderson added 13 points. Obadiah Noel had 11 points.
The Retrievers evened the season series against the River Hawks with the win. UMass Lowell defeated Maryland-Baltimore County 74-63 on Jan. 12. Maryland-Baltimore County matches up against Vermont at home on Thursday. UMass Lowell matches up against Binghamton at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Josh White
- King Whetstone
- Phil Sallustio Jr.
2023-24 America East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Vermont | 15-1 | - | 28-7 |
UMass Lowell | 11-5 | 4 | 22-10 |
Bryant | 11-5 | 4 | 20-13 |
New Hampshire | 7-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
Binghamton | 7-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
Maine | 7-9 | 8 | 15-17 |
UMBC | 6-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
UAlbany | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
NJIT | 3-13 | 12 | 7-21 |