UMBC Retrievers 55, Vermont Catamounts 64
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Vermont Catamounts
Vermont Catamounts defeated UMBC Retrievers 64–55 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 6:10 swung win probability 97% → 55%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UMBC Retrievers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| Vermont Catamounts | 29 | 35 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 6:10 swung win probability 97% → 55%.
Why UMBC Retrievers lost
- Lost H2 26-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 16:38 (win probability 55% → 81% for the home side).
- Shot 38.5% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Catamounts | 8–0 | H1 16:38 | 55% → 81% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 9–0 | H2 6:10 | 97% → 55% |