The UMass Lowell River Hawks men's basketball team represents the University of Massachusetts Lowell in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. Beginning in the 2013–14 season, the River Hawks made the jump to NCAA Division I and joined the America East Conference. As part of their transition from Division II to Division I, they were not eligible for postseason play until the 2017–2018 season. The team is coached by Pat Duquette, who is in his tenth season. The River Hawks currently play most of their home games at the Kennedy Family Athletic Complex but some games will be played at Tsongas Center. In 1988, UMass Lowell (then known as the University of Lowell) was the NCAA Division II national champions.

Postseason

NCAA Division II Tournament results The River Hawks have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament ten times, making that tournament's Elite Eight three times. Their combined record is 15–9. They were Division II national champions in 1988.

1988 Regional semifinalsRegional FinalsElite EightFinal FourNational Championship Game AssumptionNew HavenAlabama A&MFlorida SouthernAlaska Anchorage W 90–65W 84–72W 76–68W 88–81W 75–72 2001 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinals QueensSt. Michael's W 85–67L 69–80 2002 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinals BentleyAdelphi W 72–70L 57–72 2003 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinalsRegional FinalsElite Eight Saint RoseBridgeportC.W. PostBowie State W 91–67W 86–73W 65–59L 62–72 2004 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinalsRegional FinalsElite Eight BridgeportSouthern New HampshireBryantHumboldt State W 84–64W 67–61 OTW 63–62L 82–89 2006 Regional QuarterfinalsRegional semifinalsRegional Finals BryantSaint AnselmStonehill W 77–67W 74–70L 80–89 2009 Regional Quarterfinals Merrimack L 84–86 OT 2010 Regional Quarterfinals Merrimack L 62–81 2011 Regional Quarterfinals Saint Rose L 68–81 2012 Regional Quarterfinals Bloomfield L 83–91

Notable athletes and coaches Leo Parent, two-time All-American Elad Inbar, 2004 Division II Player of the Year

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References

External links Official Website