Men's Basketball

Men’s #AEHoops Jan. 11 Recap

BOSTON – Bryant took over sole possession of first place with an impressive 20-point home victory against Vermont, while UMass Lowell, Maine and New Hampshire also came through with wins on Saturday.
 
Bryant 73, Vermont 53 – Box Score
The Bulldogs led UVM just 37-30 at the half, but blitzed them in the second half as they extended the lead as high as 27 points on the way to their first victory over the Catamounts since entering the league. Four players scored in double figures, led by Connor withers with 19 points, four rebounds and two steals. Bryant also held UVM leading scorer TJ Hurley without a point on 0-for-3 shooting in 24 minutes.
 
Maine 87, UAlbany 66 – Box Score
The Black Bear defense made life difficult for the Great Danes as they jumped out to a 43-31 lead at the half. Maine then outscored them 44-35 and led by 24 multiple times in the second half on the way to victory. The Black Bears shot 56.4 percent from the floor and were 11 of 23 from deep. Jaden Clayton had 16 points and seven assists while Kellen Tynes added 10 points, seven assists five steals and two boards.
 
New Hampshire 79, Binghamton 67 – Box Score
The Wildcats snapped their nine-game losing streak with a crucial home victory. Binghamton led 42-37 at the half but in the final 20 minutes UNH held them to 30 points and 25.8 percent shooting while hitting 47.8 percent of their shots en route to 42 points. Sami Pissis pumped in 30 points, five assist and three rebounds in the victory while Anthony McComb III added 13 points off the bench.
 
UMass Lowell 70, NJIT 62 – Box Score
The River Hawks jumped out to a 39-26 lead at the half and stretched the advantage to 48-28 early in the second. NJIT responded with a 31-14 run to close the deficit to three with only two minutes remaining. UML went on an 8-1 run to put the game away late. Martin Sommerville led the team with 26 points while Max Brooks had 16 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and five blocks.

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