BOSTON (Interstat) — Boston University used a strong first half to secure an 88-76 men’s basketball victory over Massachusetts-Lowell on Sunday at Agganis Arena. The Terriers built a 47-38 halftime lead and maintained control before a crowd of 810. Austin Green led the River Hawks with 20 points and seven rebounds. Angel Montas added 20 points for Massachusetts-Lowell. Boston University’s Malcolm Chimezie, a junior from Yonkers, N.Y., keyed the win with 12 points and nine rebounds. Teammates Ben Defty scored 18 points and Sam Hughes added 16. The Terriers improved to 5-8 overall. The River Hawks fell to 5-9.

Preview: River Hawks Visit Terriers in Nonconference Finale BOSTON (Interstat) — Two men’s NCAA Division I basketball teams seeking momentum will meet Sunday when the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks face the Boston University Terriers at Agganis Arena. The nonconference finale for both squads features teams with similar records. The visiting River Hawks (5-8) enter having snapped a two-game skid with an 87-82 home win over Sacred Heart on Tuesday. The Terriers (4-8) look to halt a four-game losing streak, most recently a 77-64 defeat at Dartmouth on Dec. 13. A key matchup will feature standout guards. Massachusetts-Lowell’s Xavier Spencer is coming off a 20-point performance against Sacred Heart and has averaged 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists over his last five games. For Boston University, Ben Defty has been a consistent presence, averaging 12.2 points and 4.7 rebounds over his last six contests. He posted 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists in the loss to Dartmouth. The River Hawks’ offense, which exploded for 122 points in a win over Fisher on Dec. 10, will test a Terriers’ defense that has allowed an average of 78.5 points during its current losing streak. In Tuesday’s win, Austin Green added 22 points and Darrel Yepdo had 16 points and five assists alongside Spencer’s 20. Boston University’s schedule has been challenging, with four of its last five losses coming on the road. Returning to Agganis Arena, where they are 3-3 this season, could provide a boost. Michael McNair (14 points vs. Dartmouth) and Chance Gladden (12 points, 4 assists) are secondary scoring options behind Defty. This game is the final tune-up before each team begins its conference slate. Massachusetts-Lowell opens America East play on Jan. 3, while Boston University starts Patriot League action on Dec. 31. Tipoff is set for Sunday afternoon. The River Hawks hold a 9-7 advantage in the all-time series, though the programs have not met since 2019.