Hayes’ last-second layup lifts Merrimack over Mass.-Lowell
LOWELL, Mass. -- Juvaris Hayes scored on a layup with 1 second remaining to lift Merrimack to a 60-58 win over UMass Lowell in the River Hawk Invitational on Saturday.
Hayes had 10 points, eight assists and six rebounds for Merrimack (2-2). Jordan Minor added eight rebounds. Ziggy Reid had 11 points off the bench.
Christian Lutete had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the River Hawks (2-4). Obadiah Noel added six rebounds.
The River Hawk Invitational concludes Sunday when Merrimack takes on Jacksonville and UMass Lowell faces Dartmouth.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lee Marelli
- Joseph Palacz
- Chris Slattery
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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