Maine Black Bears 62, UMBC Retrievers 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers defeated Maine Black Bears 69–62 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 19:47 swung win probability 80% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maine Black Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Black Bears | 20 | 42 | 62 |
| UMBC Retrievers | 32 | 37 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 19:47 swung win probability 80% → 98%.
Why Maine Black Bears lost
- Lost H1 20-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 19:47 (win probability 80% → 98% for the home side).
- Outscored 17-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 9–0 | H2 19:47 | 80% → 98% |