Union (NY) enters as the clear favorite — ranked #18 nationally in overall efficiency vs. #47 for UMass Lowell.
Offensively, Union (NY) has the upper hand (OE #6 vs. #44).
Defensively, Union (NY) has the advantage (DE #29 vs. #47).
Schedule context: UMass Lowell has faced tougher competition (SOS #18) than Union (NY) (SOS #58).