HITS 95 Sports Report for Jan 30, 2026

Wildcats Hold Off River Hawks for 66–61 Road Win

The New Hampshire Wildcats secured a hard-fought 66–61 victory over the UMass Lowell River Hawks in last night’s NCAA men’s basketball action. New Hampshire built an early advantage, heading into halftime with a 40–30 lead after a strong opening period on both ends of the floor.

UMass Lowell mounted a second-half push, outscoring the Wildcats 31–26 and narrowing the margin in the closing minutes, but New Hampshire maintained composure down the stretch to seal the five-point win. The result moves the Wildcats to 8–12 on the season, while the River Hawks drop to 8–14 following the closely contested matchup.

Wildcats Set for Prime-Time Clash at Merrimack

The UNH men’s hockey team hits the ice tonight at 7 p.m. for a key road matchup against Merrimack, with the game set to stream on ESPN+. The Wildcats enter the contest looking to build momentum as conference play intensifies, leaning on disciplined defense and timely scoring to challenge the Warriors on their home rink.

With both teams eager to secure valuable points, fans can expect a fast-paced, physical battle from the opening puck drop. UNH will aim to capitalize on special-teams opportunities and maintain strong goaltending as they pursue an important victory under the lights.

Bruins Surge Past Flyers in High-Scoring Win

The Boston Bruins delivered an offensive showcase last night, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 6–3 in National Hockey League action. Boston set the tone early with two first-period goals and continued to pressure the Flyers through the middle frame, adding three more to build a commanding lead.

Philadelphia attempted a comeback with a stronger second period, but the Bruins’ balanced scoring and steady play in the third sealed the victory. The win strengthens Boston’s season record to 32-20-3, while the Flyers fall to 24-20-9 after a game that showcased Boston’s depth and finishing ability.

Drake Maye Sidelined at Practice with Illness and Shoulder Concern

Drake Maye was absent from Friday’s practice as he continues to manage an illness along with a lingering shoulder issue, according to Mike Vrabel. The New England Patriots quarterback’s status remains day-to-day while the team monitors his recovery.

Celtics Host Kings in Key Home Matchup Tonight

The Boston Celtics return to the court tonight at 7:30 p.m. as they welcome the Sacramento Kings to TD Garden in an important cross-conference showdown. Boston enters the game with a 29–18 record and sits near the top of the Eastern Conference standings, looking to protect home court and continue its push up the rankings.

Sacramento, at 12–37, aims to play spoiler on the road, but the Celtics will rely on their balanced offense and strong defensive presence to control the tempo from the opening tip. With playoff positioning already in focus, Boston will be seeking a focused, high-energy performance in front of its home crowd.