The Howard Bison (3-2, 0-0 MEAC) are set to face off against the Baltimore County Retrievers (3-3, 0-0 AE) on Monday night at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Bison head into this matchup after wrapping up the UMBC multi-team event with a hard-fought 69-62 victory over two-time MEAC champions Howard. This triumph was powered by Azmar Abdullah, who delivered a standout performance, scoring 21 points and leading the charge as the team sank a season-best 13 three-pointers.
In their previous meeting with the Retrievers, Howard claimed an emphatic 103-93 win during the 2015-2016 season in Washington, D.C. Historically, the Bison have had the upper hand, winning five of their six encounters with UMBC, including a 1-2 record when playing in Baltimore.
The Retrievers, on the other hand, come into this game on the back of a narrow 75-71 defeat to the Boston University Terriers. Despite staging a spirited comeback from an 11-point deficit in the second half, UMBC fell just short on Saturday afternoon at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
With momentum on their side, Howard will be looking to extend their dominance over UMBC and secure another victory in this intriguing non-conference clash.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the UMBC Retrievers vs Howard Bison NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
UMBC Retrievers vs Howard Bison: Date and tip-off time
The Retrievers and the Bison will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 12:00 pm ET/ 9:00 am PT at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD.
| Date | Monday, Nov. 25 |
| Tip-off Time | 12:00 pm ET/ 9:00 am PT |
| Venue | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena |
| Location | Baltimore, MD |
How to watch UMBC Retrievers vs Howard Bison on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the UMBC Retrievers and the Howard Bison live on:
Streaming service: ESPN+
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UMBC Retrievers team news & key performers
Graduate student Josh Odunowo delivered a career-best performance for the Retrievers, recording 23 points and pulling down a team-leading six rebounds. The forward showcased his efficiency by converting 7-of-14 field goal attempts and a career-high 9-of-11 shots from the charity stripe. Senior guard Bryce Johnson added 18 points to the tally, with 13 coming in the second half, while fellow senior Marlon Short chipped in 10 points and contributed defensively with three steals.
Howard Bison team news & key performers
For the Bison, Marcus Dockery led the scoring effort with 17 points, while Blake Harper contributed 14 points and grabbed seven boards. Anwar Gill also made it into double digits with 10 points. However, the trio struggled from beyond the arc, collectively going 0-for-8, as Howard finished with a disappointing 2-for-16 (12.5%) from three-point range in the loss.