LOWELL — Max Brooks had 17 points in UMass-Lowell’s 77-51 win over Merrimack on Wednesday night.

Brooks also contributed five rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the River Hawks (7-1). Everette Hammond scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Abdoul Karim Coulibaly was 6 of 12 shooting and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.

Ziggy Reid led the Warriors (1-7) in scoring, finishing with 22 points. Javon Bennett added nine points and nine steals for Merrimack. Jordan Derkack also had seven points and four steals. The Warriors extended their losing streak to six straight.