- Matchup: Bryant Bulldogs vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Venue: Kennedy Family Athletic Complex, Lowell, MA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Bryant Bulldogs (8-16) are set to visit the Kennedy Family Athletic Complex on Thursday to face off against the UMass Lowell River Hawks (10-15).
In their most recent outing, the Bryant Bulldogs secured a victory against Maine, ending the game with a score of 73-67. The Bulldogs achieved a field goal percentage of 46.0%, making 23 of 50 attempts, and they hit 6 out of 17 shots from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they converted 21 of 26 attempts, resulting in a solid 80.8% success rate. On the boards, Bryant captured a total of 35 rebounds, with 8 being offensive. They assisted on 14 baskets while forcing their opponents into 11 turnovers and recording 4 steals. Defensively, the Bulldogs permitted their opponent a field goal percentage of 45.7% (21 of 46). Maine contributed 14 assists and intercepted 9 passes during the game. They secured 21 rebounds (2 offensive, 19 defensive) and failed to register any blocks, finishing at 60.0% from the free-throw line by hitting 18 of 30 attempts. Maine also made 7 out of 22 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, the Bulldogs committed 20, while Maine had 21.
Timofei Rudovskii stood out in this game, finishing with a shooting percentage of 40.0%. He contributed 1 assist and played for 33 minutes, pulling down 6 rebounds and scoring 16 points on 4 of 10 shooting.
The Bulldogs carry a season record of 8-16. They are averaging 64.3 points per game (355th in the nation) while shooting 40.2% from the field. The Bulldogs are making 29.6% of their three-point attempts (187 of 632) and 74.3% from the charity stripe. Collectively, Bryant is grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game and has tallied 302 assists this season, ranking them 291st in Division 1 for assists. They struggle with turnovers, averaging 13.4 per game, and are committing 16.3 fouls per contest.
On the defensive end, the Bulldogs are forcing their opponents into an average of 9.9 turnovers per game while drawing 15.4 fouls. They rank 204th in college basketball for assists allowed, surrendering 332 throughout the season. The Bulldogs’ defense permits an average field goal percentage of 43.9% (611 of 1,393) and averages 35.6 rebounds per game. They are allowing opponents to shoot 34.6% from beyond the arc and rank 103rd in Division 1 in points per game allowed (70.9).
The UMass Lowell River Hawks, in their most recent contest, emerged victorious against Albany with a final score of 89-79. The River Hawks collected 23 defensive rebounds alongside 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 33. They committed 12 turnovers and had 4 steals throughout the game. Albany committed 21 fouls, which resulted in the River Hawks getting to the free-throw line for 31 attempts, successfully converting 22 for a percentage of 71.0%. From long range, UMass Lowell sank 7 of 13 attempts (53.8%). Overall, they shot 55.6% from the field, converting 30 of 54 attempts. The River Hawks allowed Albany to make 29 of their 58 shots, for a shooting percentage of 50.0%. UMass Lowell finished with a 31.3% success rate from three-point land, hitting 5 of 16 attempts, and shot 61.5% from the free-throw line (16 of 26). They allowed Albany to secure 23 rebounds in total (7 offensive).
Victor Okojie played a crucial role for the River Hawks, shooting 8 of 11 for a completion rate of 72.7%, along with securing 11 rebounds. He finished the game with 22 points during his 34 minutes on the court, though he did not assist any baskets.
UMass Lowell holds a record of 10-15 for the season. Offensively, the River Hawks are shooting at 46.3%, placing them 124th in the nation. They have accumulated 1,872 points this season (averaging 74.9 points per game) and pull down 37.5 rebounds per game. They average 12.2 assists per contest (308th in college) and turn the ball over 13.3 times per game. The River Hawks commit 15.0 personal fouls on average and connect on 66.8% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, UMass Lowell ranks 282nd nationally in points allowed, averaging 77.6 points per game. They force 10.2 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field (297th in Division 1). Their defense concedes 33.7% on three-point attempts (192 of 570), and opponents hit 73.7% of their free-throw attempts. UMass Lowell has allowed 13.8 assists and 32.6 rebounds per game, ranking 211th and 72nd respectively in Division 1.
Who will come out on top in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for UMass Lowell
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