UMBC Retrievers 91, NJIT Highlanders 52
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-03 · Winner: UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers defeated NJIT Highlanders 91–52 on 2026-03-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 39-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 1:47 swung win probability 6% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why NJIT Highlanders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 46 | 45 | 91 |
| NJIT Highlanders | 24 | 28 | 52 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 1:47 swung win probability 6% → 0%.
Why NJIT Highlanders lost
- Lost H1 24-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 12:46 (win probability 1% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 35.7% eFG vs a 46.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 8–0 | H1 1:47 | 6% → 0% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 11–0 | H2 12:46 | 1% → 0% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 10–0 | H2 8:09 | 0% → 0% |