Thursday, February 22
Orono, ME
6:00 PM
University of Maine
12-15,4-8America East
62
vs
56
UMBC
9-19,4-9America East
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 20 | 36 | 56 |
| Maine | 16 | 46 | 62 |
Men's Basketball Snaps Three-Game Losing Streak with Victory Over UMBC Thursday Night
2/22/2024 9:13:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Orono, ME - The University of Maine men's basketball team snapped their three-game losing streak with a hard fought victory over UMBC on Thursday night, 62-56.
The first half was the lowest scoring half the Black Bears have competed in during the 2023-24 season as the score stood at 20-16 in favor of the Retrievers heading into the break.
Maine came out in the second half as a totally new team as they immediately went on a 12-2 run to overtake UMBC and grab their first lead of the night and push it to their largest of the contest at 28-22.
Both sides traded the lead back-and-forth throughout the rest of the second half before Maine put away the game for good on a three-pointer by Peter Filipovity with 30 seconds remaining in the contest to increase their lead to five points.
Maine picked up the victory, 62-56.
Filipovity finished with a double-double on the night as he had 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Kellen Tynes finished with 12 points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal while Jaden Clayton had nine points in the Black Bear backcourt.
Kristians Feierbergs found his shooting touch as he had 11 points and shot 60% from the field.
Maine (12-15, 4-8 AE) have postioned themselves to clinch a spot in the America East Playoffs with a win on Saturday against NJIT. Tip-off for the contest is scheduled for 2 P.M. in Orono.
-UMaine-
The first half was the lowest scoring half the Black Bears have competed in during the 2023-24 season as the score stood at 20-16 in favor of the Retrievers heading into the break.
Maine came out in the second half as a totally new team as they immediately went on a 12-2 run to overtake UMBC and grab their first lead of the night and push it to their largest of the contest at 28-22.
Both sides traded the lead back-and-forth throughout the rest of the second half before Maine put away the game for good on a three-pointer by Peter Filipovity with 30 seconds remaining in the contest to increase their lead to five points.
Maine picked up the victory, 62-56.
Filipovity finished with a double-double on the night as he had 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Kellen Tynes finished with 12 points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal while Jaden Clayton had nine points in the Black Bear backcourt.
Kristians Feierbergs found his shooting touch as he had 11 points and shot 60% from the field.
Maine (12-15, 4-8 AE) have postioned themselves to clinch a spot in the America East Playoffs with a win on Saturday against NJIT. Tip-off for the contest is scheduled for 2 P.M. in Orono.
-UMaine-
Players Mentioned
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/ Men's Basketball
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/ Men's Basketball
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/ Men's Basketball
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/ Men's BasketballTeam Stats
UMBC
Maine
FG%
.373
.357
3FG%
.125
.318
FT%
.714
.789
RB
44
33
TO
15
11
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
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