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UMBC Retrievers secured their N-C-double-A tournament berth by winning the America East championship, marking their third conference title and first tournament appearance since their historic 2018 upset. Standout guard D-J Armstrong Jr. led the team with a career-high 33 points, earning tournament MVP honors. The Retrievers face Howard in the First Four play-in on March 17th, with the winner advancing to face top-seeded Michigan. UMBC capped a thrilling comeback, extending their program-record winning streak to 12 games. Coach Jim Ferry, who reached his 400th career victory, was named conference coach of the year. The team led the league in scoring, defense, and shooting stats, with three players making all-conference teams. UMBCs third N-C-double-A bid comes after losses in their first two tries, including the iconic 2018 upset over Virginia. The Retrievers aim to channel past magic in their First Four clash with Howard.

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UMBC Retrievers secure NCAA bid, face Howard in First Four; junior guard JahLikai King calls it a dream come true

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UMBC secures top spot in America East, set to host championship game against Vermont for NCAA bid. Retrievers win eleventh straight, tying school record, with JahLikai King leading scorers. UMBC dominates UMass Lowell, controlling game early and maintaining double-digit lead.

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UMBC Retrievers face UMass Lowell River Hawks in America East semifinals, seeking to extend their ten-game winning streak and tie the school record with eleven straight wins. UMBC, with a twenty-two win, eight loss record, enters as the top seed, while UMass Lowell, after an upset win over Albany, looks to capitalize on their strong rebounding but struggling defense.

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UMBCs top-seeded mens basketball team secured an 84-69 victory over eighth-seeded New Hampshire in the America East Playoffs. Junior guard Ace Valentine shone with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while four Retrievers scored in double digits. UMBC shot over 50% from the field, made nearly 95% of their free throws, and connected on nearly half their threes. The team, on a 10-game winning streak, forced just 7 turnovers and shut down New Hampshires fast breaks. Belal El Shakery led New Hampshire with 20 points and 10 rebounds in their season-ending loss. UMBC advances to the semifinals, hosting the winner of Maine and UMass Lowell.

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The 2026 America East mens basketball playoffs kick off this weekend, with UMBC securing the top seed and home court advantage. Vermont, previously a dominant force, misses out. All quarterfinal games stream live on ESPN+, with the semifinals and championship on ESPN. Despite top seeds winning eight of the last ten titles, lower seeds have crashed the party four times. The winner earns an NCAA tournament bid, with the conference boasting three sixteen seed wins in the past decade. Four teams aim for their first March Madness appearance.

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UMBC mens basketball players dominated the America East postseason awards, with five Retrievers earning honors. JahLikai King, DJ Armstrong Jr., and Ace Valentine made All-Conference teams, while Caden Diggs won Sixth Man of the Year and Josh Odunowo earned All-Defensive Team nods. King leads in scoring, Armstrong in three-pointers, and Valentine in assists. This marks the first time since 2021-22 that UMBC has three players on All-Conference squads. Coach Jim Ferry won Coach of the Year, leading the team to a program-record 87.5% winning percentage in conference play and a nine-game winning streak.

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UMBC Retrievers, the top-seeded team in the America East playoffs, are riding a nine-game winning streak and boasting a twenty-one and eight overall record. Theyve secured the best conference mark ever at eighty-seven point five percent, thanks to their dominant defense and offense. The Retrievers have swept the postseason awards, with three all-conference selections and Coach Jim Ferry earning coach of the year honors. Theyll host eighth-seeded New Hampshire, whos struggled with close games, in the first round.

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The America East Conference basketball tournament kicks off this weekend, with UMBC favored to win. Despite a rough season for most teams, UMBCs solid defense and home-court advantage make them a strong contender. Vermont, UMass Lowell, and NJIT also have potential, but upsets could shake up the bracket. Expect a tight championship, but UMBC looks poised to claim the auto-bid.

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UMBC Retrievers, with a 21-8 record, face New Hampshire Wildcats, 9-20, in America East Tournament. UMBC boasts fourth-best assist average, led by Anthony Valentine. New Hampshire struggles in close games, while UMBC dominates. Key players: UMBCs DJ Armstrong, Jahlikai King; New Hampshires Jack Graham. UMBCs last ten games showcase strong performance, setting up a solid tournament test.

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