River Hawks Outlast Great Danes in High-Scoring America East Contest

ALBANY, N.Y. (Interstat) — Massachusetts-Lowell earned a season split with Albany, securing an 89-79 men’s basketball victory Saturday at SEFCU Arena behind efficient offensive execution.

The River Hawks (10-15, 4-6 America East) shot 55.6% from the field and 53.8% from 3-point range. Victor Okojie scored 22 points and Angel Montas added 21 for the visitors, who led 39-38 at halftime and pulled away late before a crowd of 2,009.

Albany (8-17, 4-7) was led by Amir Lindsey’s game-high 23 points and seven assists. Okechukwu Okeke contributed 20 points. The Great Danes struggled from distance, making just 5 of 16 3-point attempts, and were outscored 50-41 in the second half.