If UMBC is going to turn around their tough start to America East play, head coach Aki Thomas knows exactly what they need to do to fix it. Continue reading “UMBC Seeks To Shake Close Game Blues”
UMBC Seeks To Shake Close Game Blues
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Sophomore Jairus Lyles Thriving With UMBC
Jairus Lyles was searching for a fresh start and to be closer to home; he found both at UMBC. Continue reading “Sophomore Jairus Lyles Thriving With UMBC”
Three Retriever Thoughts: St. John’s 75, UMBC 53
There were plenty of times where Aki Thomas’ team competed on Monday night against Big East foe St. John’s. Continue reading “Three Retriever Thoughts: St. John’s 75, UMBC 53”
Rodney Elliott Eager To Get Back On Floor For UMBC
For the first time in his career, Rodney Elliott found himself on the sidelines for an extended period of time. Continue reading “Rodney Elliott Eager To Get Back On Floor For UMBC”
How Exactly Did UMBC Get Down To Seven Players? (And Some Albany Notes)
Will Brown called Saturday’s Albany practice “the worst of the season” and said he was extremely concerned how his team would react against UMBC Sunday afternoon.
Sam Rowley added, “I think that’s the source of our success is our bench. It goes beyond just the games. At practice, as Coach was saying, those guys took it to us starters at practice, and there’s no excuses for the starting five feeling sorry for themselves, and if you rest or take it easy, they’re going to beat you. Having them making us better every day in practice has been huge for us.”
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America East Stock Watch: Jan. 13
Two teams sit atop the conference through 12 games with 3-0 records. While just five teams have gone on the road in conference play and won, we are starting to see the field settle for what should be an exciting conference race. Continue reading “America East Stock Watch: Jan. 13”
Three Thoughts: Central Connecticut 65, UMBC 53
It ain’t easy being winless, and it’s even less so when your leading scorer is already done for the season.
UMBC coach Aki Thomas spent most of Wednesday night’s 65-53 loss to Central Connecticut cringing at crucial mistakes and stomping his foot after missed opportunities. But even though his Retrievers are one of four winless teams in Division I (of 351), Thomas was much more positive in the postgame, acknowledging that the America East is a one-bid conference anyway, so they just need to be producing in a few weeks when conference play begins. And UMBC was in the game for about 35 of the 40 minutes on the road.
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UMBC Sophomore Rodney Elliott Out For The Season
The chances UMBC had of making a crack in the America East race took a serious blow on Thursday when the school announced that sophomore Rodney Elliott will miss the rest of the season. Continue reading “UMBC Sophomore Rodney Elliott Out For The Season”
UMBC’s Cody Joyce Receives Waiver
UMBC announced that junior Cody Joyce received a legislative relief waiver from the NCAA today and will be eligible to compete starting this season.
UMBC to Seek Waiver for Cody Joyce
In his third season, UMBC head coach Aki Thomas will welcome two transfers into the program and both could have an impact right away. Continue reading “UMBC to Seek Waiver for Cody Joyce”
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