The Maine Black Bears (11-8, 3-1 America East) hope to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the UMBC Retrievers (9-9, 1-2 America East) on January 18, 2025 at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. The game airs on ESPN+.
UMBC lost its previous game to New Hampshire, 79-76, on Thursday. Bryce Johnson led the way with 33 points, and also had eight boards and two assists. In its previous game, Maine defeated NJIT on Thursday, 57-44. AJ Lopez scored a team-high 18 points (and contributed zero assists and two boards).
When is UMBC vs. Maine and when does it start?
This game between the Retrievers and Black Bears will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch UMBC vs. Maine
The Retrievers and Black Bears will take to the hardwood at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena for this matchup on January 18, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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UMBC Retrievers vs. Maine Black Bears Game Preview
UMBC Stats, Odds & Insights
UMBC is outscoring opponents by 6.8 points per game with a +124 scoring differential overall. It puts up 82.9 points per game (27th in college basketball) and gives up 76.1 per outing (294th in college basketball).
The Retrievers are averaging 82.9 points, 16.6 more than the Black Bears concede.
UMBC hits 9.2 three-pointers per game (61st in college basketball) while shooting 38.9% from beyond the arc (18th in college basketball). It is making 2.4 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 6.8 per game while shooting 32.5%.
The Retrievers are putting up 87.3 points per game when playing at home. Away from home, they are averaging 77.5 points per contest.
UMBC has been racking up 83.7 points per game in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 82.9 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
Maine Stats, Odds & Insights
Maine is outscoring opponents by 5.4 points per game, with a +103 scoring differential overall. It puts up 71.7 points per game (261st in college basketball) and gives up 66.3 per contest (52nd in college basketball).
The Black Bears put up just 4.4 fewer points per game (71.7) than the Retrievers allow (76.1).
Maine knocks down 6.4 three-pointers per game (311th in college basketball) at a 34.4% rate (148th in college basketball), compared to the 6.7 its opponents make, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.
The Black Bears score 84.3 points per game at home, and 65.2 away.
Over its previous 10 games, Maine is posting 72.9 points per contest, 1.2 more than its season average (71.7).
Retrievers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bryce Johnson | 18 | 17.8 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.7 |
Marcus Banks | 18 | 14.1 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.9 |
Josh Odunowo | 18 | 11.1 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Anthony Valentine | 18 | 9.1 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
Louie Jordan | 17 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
Black Bears Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJ Lopez | 19 | 14.7 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
Kellen Tynes | 19 | 12.8 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Quion Burns | 19 | 11.2 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
Christopher Mantis | 19 | 8.3 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
Jaden Clayton | 19 | 7.3 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
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