LOWELL, Mass. (Interstat) — Jaini Edmonds scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Massachusetts-Lowell edged Long Island 73-72 in overtime in a nonconference women’s basketball game Sunday at Costello Athletic Center. The River Hawks, who led 19-18 after the first quarter but trailed by four at halftime, forced the extra period by outscoring the Sharks 17-13 in the fourth. Massachusetts-Lowell then secured the one-point victory in overtime. Edmonds added five assists for Massachusetts-Lowell. Kadidia Toure led Long Island with 28 points and 13 rebounds. Massachusetts-Lowell improved to 5-6 overall. Long Island fell to 4-6.

Preview: Long Island Sharks at Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks LOWELL, Mass. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking to halt losing streaks and climb back to .500 will meet Sunday when the Long Island Sharks visit the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks in a nonconference women’s basketball game. The Sharks (4-5) arrive at the Costello Athletic Center having dropped four straight, including a 57-64 loss at Xavier on Tuesday. The River Hawks (4-6) are looking to rebound from a 48-78 defeat at DePaul on Thursday. Both squads have faced challenging early schedules, with each logging only a single victory since Nov. 20. The matchup features a compelling duel between standout guards. Long Island will lean on Solangelei Akridge, who has been a bright spot during the skid. The guard is averaging 12.3 points per game but has surged recently, scoring 18 points against Xavier and a season-high 23 in a 72-81 loss at Dayton on Dec. 7. Massachusetts-Lowell counters with Jaini Edmonds, its most consistent offensive threat. Edmonds is coming off a 20-point, 4-assist performance against DePaul and averages a team-leading 12.3 points per contest. Her ability to score from multiple levels will be crucial for a River Hawks offense that has struggled at times, failing to reach 50 points in three of its losses. Long Island’s recent struggles are tied to offensive inconsistency. After a 4-1 start, the Sharks have failed to crack 60 points in three of their last four games. Beyond Akridge, Janessa Williams (10 points vs. Xavier) and Laura Molnárová will need to provide supplementary scoring. The River Hawks have shown a similar pattern, mixing dominant wins over lesser opponents like Me.-Fort Kent with offensive droughts against high-major and regional foes. Ball security and defensive rebounding will be focal points after DePaul capitalized on turnovers and second-chance opportunities. Sunday’s contest represents a final nonconference tune-up before both teams dive into their respective league slates in January. For Long Island, it’s a chance to stem the tide before hosting Berkeley on Dec. 29. For Massachusetts-Lowell, it’s an opportunity to build momentum before a visit to Holy Cross on Dec. 21. Tip-off is set for Sunday afternoon. The River Hawks hold a 5-3 all-time series advantage over the Sharks.