- Matchup: Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Venue: Kennedy Family Athletic Complex, Lowell, MA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, the UMass Lowell River Hawks (4-8) will face off against the Sacred Heart Pioneers (4-6) at the Kennedy Family Athletic Complex.
In their previous matchup, the Sacred Heart Pioneers secured a convincing win against NJIT with a score of 65-49. The Pioneers achieved a field goal percentage of 42.9% (24 of 56) and successfully converted 6 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 11 of 14, boasting a percentage of 78.6%. In terms of rebounds, Sacred Heart collected 35 boards, with 8 being offensive. They also tallied 17 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and making 6 steals. On the defensive end, Sacred Heart limited NJIT to just 28.3% shooting from the floor, as they made only 17 of 60 attempts. NJIT managed 10 assists and had 3 steals, while securing 33 rebounds (12 offensive, 21 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. NJIT went 9 for 14 at the free-throw line for a success rate of 64.3% and only made 6 of 29 3-point attempts. In terms of fouls, Sacred Heart committed 15 personal fouls, while NJIT had 12.
Nyle Ralph-Beyer played a pivotal role in the game, shooting 58.3% from the field, finishing with 21 points on 7 of 12 shooting, alongside 3 rebounds in 35 minutes of play.
Looking ahead, Sacred Heart enters this game with a 4-6 record for the season. They average 13.8 turnovers and commit 16.1 personal fouls per game. As a team, Sacred Heart grabs an average of 34.7 rebounds and has accumulated 153 assists for the year, ranking them 198th in college basketball for assists. The Pioneers are shooting 36.7% (114 of 311) from three-point range and boasting a free-throw percentage of 77.9%. They average 77.2 points per game (193rd in college) while hitting 43.3% of their field-goal attempts.
Defensively, the Pioneers force 13.2 turnovers per game and draw 15.8 personal fouls. They yield a 36.7% success rate for opponents from three-point range and are ranked 298th in points allowed per game (78.7). Their opponents shoot 46.8% from the field (277 of 592), and Sacred Heart allows an average of 34.2 rebounds per game as a team, ranking 313th in assists allowed with 174 this season.
In their last performance, UMass Lowell faced a setback, losing 75-71 to Quinnipiac. UMass Lowell conceded 34 rebounds overall (13 offensive) to Quinnipiac. They managed only 25.0% from downtown, hitting 4 of 16 attempts, and shot 19 of 29 from the free-throw line (65.5%). On the offensive side, the River Hawks converted 47.4% of their shots from the field (27 of 57), while hitting 10 of 19 three-point plays (52.6%). They committed 15 personal fouls, which resulted in 13 free-throw attempts for Quinnipiac, while also registering 19 turnovers and earning 4 steals. UMass Lowell accumulated 30 total rebounds, with 24 coming from the defensive end and 6 offensive boards.
Angel Montas stood out for the River Hawks, scoring 18 points in 33 minutes of play and dishing out 2 assists. He shot 53.8%, making 7 of 13 attempts, and also grabbed 8 rebounds during the game.
This season, UMass Lowell holds a 4-8 record. The River Hawks average 15.8 personal fouls per game and maintain a free throw success rate of 67.0%. They assist on average 13.8 baskets per game (236th in NCAA) and have 14.7 turnovers per contest. With a total of 929 points this season (77.4 points per game), UMass Lowell grabs an average of 38.2 rebounds per game. Their shooting percentage from the field stands at 47.2%, ranking them 108th in Division 1.
Defensively, UMass Lowell concedes 34.2% beyond the arc (104 of 304) and allow opponents to hit 72.9% of free-throw attempts. They surrender 14.8 assists and 34.6 rebounds per game, ranking 272nd and 180th in these categories, respectively. Their defense is ranked 301st in points allowed per game (78.9) and they force their opponents into an average of 11.5 turnovers while allowing a field-goal shooting percentage of 44.0% (221st in the nation).
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back UMass Lowell
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