Watch UMBC Retrievers vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch UMBC vs. UMass Lowell basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 8, 2024 at 8:01 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

UMass Lowell is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead UMBC 41-24.

If UMass Lowell keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 16-6 in no time. On the other hand, UMBC will have to make due with a 7-17 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

UMass Lowell River Hawks @ UMBC Retrievers

Current Records: UMass Lowell 15-6, UMBC 7-16

How To Watch

When: Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena -- Baltimore, Maryland
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $21.00

What to Know

UMass Lowell has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the UMBC Retrievers will face off in an America East battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.

The point spread may have favored UMass Lowell last Saturday, but the final result did not. They lost to the Wildcats at home by a decisive 89-73 margin. UMass Lowell found out winning isn't easy when you make eight fewer threes than your opponent.

Meanwhile, UMBC scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They walked away with a 114-102 victory over the Great Danes. The victory was some much needed relief for UMBC as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

The River Hawks' loss dropped their record down to 15-6. As for the Retrievers, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-16.

Thursday's matchup is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: UMass Lowell just can't miss this season, having made 48.6% of their shots per game. However, it's not like UMBC struggles in that department as they've made 46.8% of their shots this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Going forward, UMass Lowell is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 7.5 points. This contest will be their eighth straight as the favorites (so far over this stretch they are 3-4 against the spread).