Norman lifts Jacksonville past Mass.-Lowell 80-78
LOWELL, Mass. -- Kevin Norman had 21 points, Amahne Santos made the winning free throws with 3.2 seconds left and Jacksonville narrowly defeated UMass Lowell 80-78 on Friday night.
The game was tied at 66 with 5:41 remaining and Jacksonville in the midst of a 7-0 run. The Dolphins held the lead into the final minute. UML's Christian Lutete made a layup to tie the score at 78 with 18 seconds remaining. Santos was fouled with 3.2 seconds left and made both free throws for the go-ahead points. The River Hawks got off a 3-pointer from beyond the top of the key but it missed to the left side.
Destin Barnes had 17 points for Jacksonville (2-2). Santos added 16 points and six assists, and David Bell had 13 points for the Dolphins. Norman shot 8 for 10 from the floor and collected seven rebounds.
Christian Lutete had 24 points and nine rebounds for the River Hawks (2-3). Josh Gantz added 15 points. Connor Withers had 14 points.
Jacksonville takes on Dartmouth on Saturday. UMass Lowell plays Merrimack at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Damon Williams
- Clarence Armstrong
- King Whetstone
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Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
North Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Queens University | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 0-5 |
West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 0-5 |
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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UAlbany | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Bryant | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
UMass Lowell | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
UMBC | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Maine | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Vermont | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Binghamton | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
New Hampshire | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
NJIT | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |