UMass Lowell Men Rout Rivier 121-57
The UMass Lowell men's basketball team opened its season with a lopsided win over Rivier University, while the women's team also won its opener.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
The UMass Lowell men's basketball team defeated Rivier University 121-57 in its season opener on Monday, November 2, 2026. The UMass Lowell women's team also opened its season with a 77-53 win over Saint Anselm the same day.
Why it matters
Both Lowell squads began the season with wins, setting an early tone for the program in its home city. The men's margin and shooting efficiency offer an early look at the team's offensive output.
Men shot 65.3% from the floor and 50% from three-point range, outrebounding Rivier 55-26 and scoring 70 points in the paint to 12 for the visitors. The women shot 47.6% and held a 46-26 rebounding edge, though it is too early to judge whether these numbers will hold across a full schedule.
The players
UMass Lowell Men's Basketball
The men's program of the University of Massachusetts Lowell, which competes in NCAA Division I and plays its home games in Lowell.
Rivier University
A private Catholic university in Nashua, New Hampshire, whose men's team lost its season opener to UMass Lowell.
The details
Jasiah Canady led the men with 16 points, and seven Lowell players finished in double figures. Kayla Solomon scored a team-high 20 points in her collegiate debut for the women, who beat Saint Anselm 77-53.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: UMass Lowell men's basketball beat Rivier University 121-57 in the season opener.
Monday, November 2, 2026: UMass Lowell women's basketball beat Saint Anselm 77-53 in the season opener.
Season Trajectory
Season openers against smaller programs rarely carry much weight in NCAA Division I standings, so early results like this one mainly establish a baseline for scoring and shooting. The real test for both Lowell teams will come once conference play begins and the schedule tightens.
Both UMass Lowell teams opened with wins, which keeps them in a strong early position for conference standings. Fans tracking the rotation should note that seven men's players reached double figures, suggesting depth that could affect minutes distribution.
The takeaway
Early shooting efficiency and bench contribution can be useful indicators for following a team's season, even after one game. Tracking how these numbers hold against tougher opponents will show whether the openers reflect lasting strength.
Further reading
For more on the program's season, see Basketball coverage across the Lowell area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lowell Sun.
