UMass Lowell defeats Albany 89-79

Victor Okojie's double-double leads the River Hawks to victory

Feb. 8, 2026 at 1:31am

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Victor Okojie scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to propel the UMass Lowell River Hawks to an 89-79 victory over the Albany Great Danes in a college basketball matchup.

Why it matters

This win continues UMass Lowell's strong season and keeps them in contention for a postseason tournament bid, while Albany's loss drops them further down the conference standings.

The details

Okojie, a standout junior forward for the River Hawks, recorded his eighth double-double of the season to lead his team to the 10-point victory. UMass Lowell shot 52% from the field and outrebounded Albany 38-32 in the game.

  • The game was played on February 8, 2026.

The players

Victor Okojie

A junior forward for the UMass Lowell River Hawks who had 22 points and 11 rebounds in the win.

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The takeaway

Okojie's dominant performance was crucial in leading UMass Lowell to this important conference victory, showcasing his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor.