SLU Basketball Edges UMass Lowell in Thrilling 93-90 Victory
Replay reviews and clutch performances from Isaiah Swope and Robbie Avila secure a narrow win for the Billikens in the 314 Classic.
- Isaiah Swope scored 26 points, including crucial free throws in the final seconds, to lead SLU to victory.
- Replay reviews overturned two critical calls, negating a game-tying and a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by UMass Lowell.
- Gibson Jimerson scored 24 points in the first half, helping SLU build a 21-point lead before UMass Lowell's late surge.
- Robbie Avila added 23 points, including key baskets in the second half, as SLU held off UMass Lowell's hot shooting.
- UMass Lowell hit 9 of 11 3-pointers in the second half, but SLU's resilience improved their record to 4-2.