Lowell, Mass. – The University of Maine basketball team were defeated at UMass Lowell on Saturday afternoon, 91-77.
 
Maine jumped out to an early lead as they knocked down the first three field goals of the contest before the River Hawks responded with a 14-4 run to flip the score.
 
The River Hawks pushed their advantage out to double-digits midway through the first half.
 
UMass Lowell took a 12-point lead into halftime at 43-31.
 
Logan Carey had 13 points in the first half for Maine on 6-for-7 shooting.
 
Mekhi Gray had 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
 
The Black Bears were unable to erase the deficit on the afternoon, ultimately falling to the River Hawks by a final score of 91-77.
Notes:

• Carey set a new career-high with 28 points.
• Gray and TJ Biel combined for 34 points as they each scored 17.
• Maine shot 51% from the floor as a team.
• The Black Bears forced 18 turnovers.

 
The Black Bears (5-18) return to Orono to host Vermont on Thursday, Feb. 5. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 PM.
 
-UMaine-