Following a blowout victory over Saint Peter's, Maryland remains home to finish off their non-conference slate against UMBC. The Retrievers currently hold a record of 9-4 (0-0 America East), and are coming off of six straight wins. Jim Ferry is in his second season as their head coach after spending four years as an assistant coach at Penn State (including one year as interim head coach). They won 18 games in 2021-22, and advanced to the America East Tournament Championship game before losing to Vermont.
UMBC can put up points in bunches, but they struggle mightily on the defensive end. Four players are averaging double-digit scoring, led by senior guards Colton Lawrence (15 ppg) and Jacob Boonyasith (12 ppg). Lawrence transferred in from Bentley before this season began.
KenPom Rankings
- Maryland: #22 (#30 AdjO, #39 AdjD; #241 AdjT)
- UMBC: #227 (#126 AdjO, #308 AdjD; #140 AdjT)