CATONSVILLE, Md. (Interstat) — DJ Armstrong scored 22 points to lead Maryland-Baltimore County to a 79-56 victory over Massachusetts-Lowell in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Retriever Activities Center.

The Retrievers (12-7, 4-2) seized control with efficient offense, shooting 49.1% from the floor and a near-perfect 19 of 20 from the free-throw line. UMBC converted 15 points off nine Lowell turnovers. Josh Odunowo added 17 points for the hosts.

The River Hawks (8-13, 2-5) struggled offensively, shooting just 37.1% overall and 4 of 24 from three-point range. Austin Green led Massachusetts-Lowell with 14 points and six rebounds.

UMBC never trailed after the opening minutes, building a double-digit lead in the first half and maintaining it throughout the second.