NEWPORT, R.I. – A double-double from senior big-man Malik Lorquet lifted men's basketball to a 72-59 non-conference win over Salve Regina University Tuesday evening at the Rodgers Recreation Center.
 
THE BASICS
 
UMass Boston 72, Salve Regina University 59
 
UMass Boston (1-1)
Salve Regina University (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
Lorquet's big night consisted of 19 points and 11 rebounds, as the senior went 7-for-11 from the field and 5-for-6 at the line.
 
The Sharon native was one of four Beacons to finish in double-figures, with Tommy Burris finishing with 15 points. Emanuel Zayas and Xavier McKenzie combined for 24 points respectively.
 
From the opening jump, the Beacons controlled the lead and the momentum of Tuesday's contest. UMB held off a late first half surge by Salve Regina, before regaining their composure in the second half to earn their first win of the 2022-23 season.
 
Mikey Spencer led the Seahawks with 17 points, and was the lone Salve Regina player to record double-digits.
 
BY THE NUMBERS
 

• Tuesday's contest marked the first-ever meeting between the Beacons and Salve Regina
• UMass Boston 42.6% (26-61) from the field and 36.4% (8-22) from behind the arc
• UMB held a 40-34 advantage on the glass, and posted 30 points in the paint
• The Beacons also had 17 points off turnovers

 
WHO'S NEXT
 
The Beacons will host Colby-Sawyer College at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in their 2022-23 home debut.