VEZAIE, Maine (Interstat) — Angel Montas scored 33 points to lead Massachusetts-Lowell to a 67-56 victory over Maine in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday at Cross Insurance Center.

The River Hawks built a 35-26 halftime lead and maintained control despite shooting 2 for 20 from 3-point range. Massachusetts-Lowell (14-17) capitalized on a 12-5 advantage in offensive rebounds and forced 12 Maine turnovers.

Mekhi Gray and Logan Carey each scored 14 points for the Black Bears (8-22), who shot just 50% from the free throw line. Maine’s offensive rating of 84.3 on 66 possessions underscored its scoring difficulties. Attendance was 1,148.