The UMBC Retrievers (14-8) are set to clash with the Maine Black Bears (6-19) on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium in Orono, Maine. Fans can catch the game live on ESPN+.
In their last outing, the Retrievers secured a commanding victory over Binghamton, winning 79-62. The UMBC offense demonstrated efficiency, finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.8% while sinking 9 of 26 attempts from the three-point line. Their free throw performance was solid as well, with 14 of 19 shots converted for a 73.7% rate. The team gathered a total of 38 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, and also registered 14 assists alongside 8 forced turnovers. Notably, DJ Armstrong stood out with 17 points, shooting 50% from the field and contributing 3 rebounds.
As for their stats, UMBC averages 74.6 points per game (231st in Division 1) on a shooting percentage of 46.6%. They have also been effective beyond the arc, hitting 35.3% of their three-point attempts. With a strong defensive presence, they have allowed opponents an average of 69.5 points per game and forced 10.2 turnovers.
Unfortunately for Maine, they come into this matchup after a narrow defeat against Bryant, where they lost 73-67. The Black Bears recorded 21 rebounds in total and turned the ball over 11 times while making 9 steals. They managed to shoot 45.7% from the field but struggled from the three-point line, hitting only 31.8% of their attempts. Logan Carey was a key player for Maine with 16 points and 4 assists.
Maine stands at 6-19 for the season, averaging 62.8 points per game. While their offensive efficiency has been a challenge, they excel at forcing turnovers on defense, averaging 13.1 per game. However, they have allowed opponents to shoot 44.6% from the floor.
As the teams prepare for this important NCAA matchup, the Retrievers will look to capitalize on their current momentum, while the Black Bears aim to turn their fortunes around at home. With both teams bringing different strengths to the court, the game promises to be an exciting contest.