UMass Lowell Defeats Maine 91-77 Behind Montas' 30 Points

River Hawks improve to 9-14 on the season in America East Conference matchup

Jan. 31, 2026 at 4:39pm

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Angel Montas scored 30 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead UMass Lowell to a 91-77 victory over Maine on Saturday. JJ Massaquoi added 19 points and 5 rebounds for the River Hawks, while Darrel Yepdo contributed 17 points on efficient shooting. For Maine, Logan Carey led the way with 28 points and 4 steals, while TJ Biel and Mekhi Gray each scored 17 points in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This America East Conference matchup between UMass Lowell and Maine showcases the continued development of both programs, as they look to make their mark in the competitive conference landscape. The strong individual performances from Montas, Massaquoi, and Yepdo for UMass Lowell, as well as Carey, Biel, and Gray for Maine, highlight the talent and potential of these teams.

The details

UMass Lowell's Angel Montas led all scorers with 30 points, while also grabbing 8 rebounds. JJ Massaquoi added 19 points and 5 rebounds, and Darrel Yepdo shot 6-of-8 from the field, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, to finish with 17 points. For Maine, Logan Carey scored a team-high 28 points and had 4 steals, TJ Biel scored 17 points, and Mekhi Gray contributed 17 points, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Angel Montas

A key player for the UMass Lowell River Hawks, scoring 30 points and grabbing 8 rebounds in the victory.

JJ Massaquoi

Scored 19 points and added 5 rebounds for the UMass Lowell River Hawks.

Darrel Yepdo

Contributed 17 points on efficient 6-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, for the UMass Lowell River Hawks.

Logan Carey

Led Maine with 28 points and 4 steals in the losing effort.

TJ Biel

Scored 17 points for the Maine Black Bears.

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What they’re saying

“Angel Montas was unstoppable tonight, leading our team to a big conference win.”

— Pat Duquette, Head Coach, UMass Lowell

“We fought hard, but couldn't contain Montas and the UMass Lowell offense. We'll need to regroup and come back stronger in our next game.”

— Chris Markwood, Head Coach, Maine

What’s next

UMass Lowell will look to build on this victory as they continue their America East Conference schedule, while Maine will aim to bounce back in their next matchup.

The takeaway

This game showcased the talent and potential of both the UMass Lowell and Maine basketball programs, with standout individual performances highlighting the competitive nature of the America East Conference.