WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — J.R. Lynch had 21 points as Hartford topped UMass Lowell 78-70 in the America East Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday.

John Carroll had 17 points and 13 rebounds for Hartford (18-14). George Blagojevic added 15 points and seven rebounds. Travis Weatherington had 14 points for the hosts.

Obadiah Noel had 21 points for the River Hawks (15-17). Christian Lutete added 18 points and seven rebounds. Josh Gantz had 14 points and eight rebounds.

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