Dontavious Smith shatters backboard in UMass Lowell’s blowout win

Freshman Dontavious Smith stole a pass late in the first half Tuesday during UMass Lowell’s 104-76 victory over Wheelock College, but he didn’t quite get the jump he wanted for his dunk attempt on the other end with a defender on his hip.

Smith went in low, missed the dunk, hung on the rim momentarily trying to slow his momentum and the glass just could take the force from the 6-foot-8 forward. Smith even received a congratulatory pat on the rear end from one of his opponents who was apparently impressed.

Dontavious Smith SHATTERS the backboard during the @RiverHawkMBB game… #AEHoops https://t.co/iPNawrIfYS

— America East (@AmericaEast) November 24, 2015

Smith did a little bit of everything in his team’s win. He scored 14 points with five rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks.

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Ryan Jones scored 20 for the River Hawks and Keith Hayes II added 15 off the bench, but this one will be remembered for Smith taking out the backboard.

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