This matchup between the UMBC Retrievers and Maine Black Bears will take place at Portland Exposition Building. The game gets underway at 12:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 6.
The Black Bears were beaten by Vermont 85-68 on Wednesday. Devine Eke played well for Maine, finishing with 14 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. The Retrievers are coming off a 79-73 loss to Albany on Wednesday. Jairus Lyles had a good shooting night, leading the game with 24 points.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Retrievers won the first game 89-76. Lyles was a top performer in the victory with 27 points, seven rebounds, three assists, four steals, and three three-pointers.
Notes
The Maine Black Bears average 77.5 possessions per game and .989 points per possession, while the UMBC Retrievers earn fewer possessions (69.5) but more points per possession (1.040).
Maine has an average effective field goal percentage of 50.5%. UMBC is a subpar 3-17 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, the Maine Black Bears attempt 23.0 three point field goals per game and the UMBC Retrievers attempt 21.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Maine is 6-8, while UMBC has a poor record of 3-9.
Averaging 8.7 steals per game, the Maine Black Bears are ranked 12th in the nation. The UMBC Retrievers are a winless 0-7 this season when their opponents commit 8 or more steals.
