UMBC came back from a 15-point deficit to defeat the UAlbany men’s basketball team in overtime 92-87 in an America East game at Broadview Center on Thursday night.

And the humbling result? Vermont suffered its widest margin of defeat at home of coach John Becker's 14-year tenure. UMBC took control with its own big run and then cruised in the second half, riding red-hot shooting, to seize an 80-63 victory over the Catamounts in front of 2,537 at Patrick Gym.

Led by Bryce Johnson's 23 points, the UMBC Retrievers defeated the Albany Great Danes 92-87 in overtime on Thursday night.

AJ Lopez scored 24 points and Maine beat UMBC 87-62 on Saturday. Lopez also contributed three steals for the Black Bears (12-8, 4-1 America East Conference). Quion Burns added 19 points, 11 rebounds and four steals.

Great Danes (10-10, 2-3 America East) Albany, New York; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Great Danes -2; over/under is 160 BOTTOM LINE: Justin Neely and Albany (NY) host Bryce Johnson and UMBC in America East action.

Bryce Johnson had 26 points in UMBC's 80-63 men’s basketball victory against Vermont on Saturday, marking the most lopsided home loss for the Catamounts in coach John Becker’s

Bryce Johnson had 26 points in UMBC's 80-63 victory against Vermont on Saturday.Johnson shot 8 of 13 from the field, including 3 for 6 from

Vermont is the leader in the America East in team defense, giving up 64.5 points while holding opponents to 41.7% shooting. The Retrievers are 2-3 against America East opponents. UMBC is ninth in the America East giving up 77.

UMBC Retrievers (10-10, 2-3 America East) at Vermont Catamounts (11-9, 4-1 America East) Burlington, Vermont; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UMBC visits Vermont after Bryce Johnson scored 23 points in UMBC's 92-87 overtime victory against the Albany NY Great Danes.

Great Danes led by 15 at halftime and by four in final minute before losing to UMBC Thursday at Broadview Center.

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