The UMBC Retrievers put on a show at Lundholm Gymnasium, defeating the New Hampshire Wildcats 85-63. Jah'Likai King led the charge with 17 points, while DJ Armstrong Jr. also scored 17 points, and Caden Diggs added 15 points. The Retrievers' 85 points marked their highest total in 5 games, and their 22-point margin of victory was their largest in 8 games. New Hampshire, on the other hand, was led by R.J. Kennedy's 15 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Retrievers' balanced attack.
UMBC's 47 First-Half Points Marked Their Highest Total in a Half This Season
The UMBC Retrievers came out hot, scoring 47 points in the first half to take a 19-point lead into the break. New Hampshire struggled to keep up, scoring just 28 points in the first half. The Wildcats tried to mount a comeback in the second half, scoring 35 points, but the Retrievers matched them step for step, scoring 38 points to seal the 85-63 victory. The Retrievers' 47 first-half points marked their highest total in a half this season, and their 85 total points marked their 10th game with 80 or more points. New Hampshire, meanwhile, fell to 8-16 on the season, with their 63 points marking their 14th game with less than 70 points.
Jah'Likai King and DJ Armstrong Jr. led the way for the UMBC Retrievers, each scoring 17 points. Caden Diggs added 15 points, marking his 10th game in double figures this season. For New Hampshire, R.J. Kennedy scored 15 points, while Jack Graham and Comeh Emuobor each added 13 points. The Retrievers' balanced attack was too much for the Wildcats to handle, with 4 players scoring in double figures. New Hampshire, on the other hand, had just 3 players in double figures, with no one scoring more than 15 points. The Retrievers' 17 points from King and Armstrong Jr. marked their 5th and 6th games, respectively, with 15 or more points.
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The UMBC Retrievers dominated the New Hampshire Wildcats in several key statistical categories. The Retrievers outscored the Wildcats 38-35 in the second half, and outshot them 51.7% to 40.4% from the field. The Retrievers also outrebounded the Wildcats 34-26, marking their 12th game with a rebounding margin of +5 or better. New Hampshire, on the other hand, struggled with turnovers, committing 15 to the Retrievers' 10. The Retrievers' 85 points marked their 5th game with 80 or more points, while New Hampshire's 63 points marked their 14th game with less than 70 points. The Retrievers' 47 first-half points marked their highest total in a half this season.
The CHD Scout predicted a UMBC victory by 9.5 points, and the Retrievers delivered, winning 85-63. The predicted score was 67-77, but the Retrievers' high-powered offense led to a much higher total. The Retrievers' 85 points marked their highest total in 5 games, and their 22-point margin of victory was their largest in 8 games. The CHD Scout was correct in predicting a UMBC victory, but underestimated the Retrievers' scoring potential. The Retrievers' 16-8 record and 259 NET ranking mark them as a strong contender in their conference, while New Hampshire's 8-16 record and 330 NET ranking mark them as a struggling team.
The UMBC Retrievers' 85-63 victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats marked a Quadrant 4 win for both teams. The Retrievers improved to 16-8 on the season, with a 259 NET ranking. New Hampshire, on the other hand, fell to 8-16, with a 330 NET ranking. The Retrievers' victory marked their 10th win against a Quadrant 4 opponent, and their 5th win by 20 or more points. The Wildcats' loss marked their 12th against a Quadrant 4 opponent, and their 8th loss by 10 or more points. The Retrievers' strong performance will likely boost their tournament resume, while New Hampshire's struggles will likely hurt their chances.
The UMBC Retrievers want to build on their 85-63 victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats when they face their next opponent on February 17th. The New Hampshire Wildcats, on the other hand, want to bounce back from their loss when they face their next opponent on February 18th. The Retrievers' 16-8 record and 259 NET ranking mark them as a strong contender in their conference, while New Hampshire's 8-16 record and 330 NET ranking mark them as a struggling team. The Retrievers' next game will be a crucial one, as they look to improve their tournament chances.