Weeks scores 23 to lift UMass over Mass.-Lowell 79-64

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AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Freshman T.J. Weeks made 4 of 6 3-pointers and scored 23 points to lead UMass to a 79-64 season-opening win over UMass Lowell 79-64 on Tuesday night.

Carl Pierre had 13 points for UMass. Samba Diallo added 12 points and seven rebounds. Sean East II had 11 points and six assists for the home team.

The Minutemen finished 9 of 27 behind the arc. They led 36-33 at the half and pulled away by shooting 58% in the second half while the River Hawks shot just 31%.

Obadiah Noel had 18 points for the River Hawks. Christian Lutete added 17 points and 13 rebounds. The visitors had 18 turnovers and had 7 shots blocked, four by Djery Baptiste.