VESTAL, N.Y. (AP) Jacob Falko and Tyler Bertram scored 20 points apiece as Binghamton Bearcats turned back UMass Lowell River Hawks 68-63 in an America East Conference opener on Sunday.

The 20 points were a season high for Falko, who made 9 of 10 free throws. Kellen Amos had 12 points for the Bearcats (4-6, 1-0). Christian Hinckson added 11 points and 12 rebounds.

Kalil Thomas scored a career-high 21 points and had six rebounds for the River Hawks (8-5). Ayinde Hikim added 13 points.

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