NCAAB · Final

UMBC Tops UAlbany in Close Contest

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

UMBC Retrievers 66, UAlbany Great Danes 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won UAlbany Great Danes vs UMBC Retrievers?

UMBC Retrievers beat UAlbany Great Danes 66-62 at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on February 21, 2026.

Who was favored in UAlbany Great Danes vs UMBC Retrievers?

UMBC Retrievers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -290 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the UMBC Retrievers secured a narrow victory over the UAlbany Great Danes with a final score of 66-62. This game was held at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, showcasing the Retrievers' strong home performance. UMBC's record now stands at 19-8, while UAlbany drops to 10-19.

The Retrievers entered the game on a five-game winning streak, demonstrating impressive form with a record of 8-2 in their last ten games. They averaged 75.8 points scored and allowed 64.7 points during this stretch. Their recent victories included a solid win against the Vermont Catamounts, where they triumphed 75-62 just two days prior to this matchup. In contrast, the Great Danes had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 70.0 points scored and 68.7 points allowed. UAlbany had won their previous game against NJIT, 81-63, showing some momentum heading into this contest.

Historically, the Retrievers have had the upper hand in their recent meetings with the Great Danes, holding a 2-1 record in their last three encounters. Their most recent matchup occurred on February 1, 2026, where UMBC edged out UAlbany 68-65. The previous season saw UAlbany defeat UMBC 78-74, indicating a competitive rivalry between the two programs.

In terms of home and away performance, UMBC has excelled at home with a perfect record of 4-0 in their last five home games, while UAlbany has struggled on the road, posting a 2-3 record in their last five away contests. This home advantage was evident as UMBC managed to maintain control in crucial moments of the game.

The game featured several key scoring plays in the second half that kept the tension high. Notable moments included Jaden Kempson's 27-foot three-point jumper that brought UAlbany within three points at 55-58, and Caden Diggs' similar long-range shot that pushed UMBC's lead to 61-55. The back-and-forth continued as Amir Lindsey made critical free throws to keep UAlbany at bay, and Jose Roberto Tanchyn's layup sealed the game for the Retrievers.

The odds from DraftKings prior to the game favored UMBC, with a spread of -7.5, indicating expectations of a comfortable win. The total for the game was set at 144.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring output from both teams.

Conditions during the game were conducive for basketball, with no reported weather issues affecting play. Fans watching the game would have noted the intensity and strategic plays as both teams fought for every point, making it a compelling fixture in the NCAAB calendar.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UMBC -7.5	144.5 o -112 / u -108	UAlbany Great Danes +235 · UMBC Retrievers -290

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Leaders

PointsAce Valentine14UMBC Retrievers
AssistsAce Valentine5UMBC Retrievers
ReboundsCaden Diggs7UMBC Retrievers
PointsTarique Foster17UAlbany Great Danes
AssistsJaden Kempson3UAlbany Great Danes
ReboundsOkechukwu Okeke8UAlbany Great Danes

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UMBC Retrievers

Last 10: 8-2Streak W575.8 scored · 64.7 allowed per game4-0 at home

W75-62vs Vermont CatamountsFeb 19
W85-63at New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 14
W78-62at Maine Black BearsFeb 12
W79-62vs Binghamton BearcatsFeb 5
W68-65at UAlbany Great DanesFeb 1
L55-64at Vermont CatamountsJan 30
W79-56vs UMass Lowell River HawksJan 24
W87-74vs NJIT HighlandersJan 22
W78-60at Binghamton BearcatsJan 19
L74-79at Bryant BulldogsJan 15

UAlbany Great Danes

Last 10: 5-5Streak W270 scored · 68.7 allowed per game3-2 away

W81-63at NJIT HighlandersFeb 20
W77-74at Binghamton BearcatsFeb 14
L79-89vs UMass Lowell River HawksFeb 8
W65-63at Bryant BulldogsFeb 5
L65-68vs UMBC RetrieversFeb 1
L68-77vs NJIT HighlandersJan 29
L72-80at New Hampshire WildcatsJan 24
L49-52at Maine Black BearsJan 22
W75-68vs Vermont CatamountsJan 19
W69-53vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UMBC	24-9	-	14-2
Vermont	22-12	2	12-4
NJIT	16-17	4	10-6
UMass Lowell	15-18	5	9-7
UAlbany	11-21	7	7-9
Maine	8-24	8	6-10
New Hampshire	9-21	9	5-11
Bryant	9-22	9	5-11
Binghamton	8-23	10	4-12

Box score

Stat	UAlbany Great Danes	UMBC Retrievers
Field goals	26-50	24-57
Field goal %	52	42
Three-pointers	7-17	8-20
Three-point %	41	40
Free throws	3-4	10-13
Free throw %	75	77
Rebounds	28	30
Offensive rebounds	5	10
Defensive rebounds	23	20
Assists	8	12
Steals	4	6
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	12	7
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	20
Fast-break points	9	10
Points in the paint	34	32
Fouls	14	10
Largest lead	6	8
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	41	55

How the scoring went

1st Half26-25Jah'Likai King makes driving layup
1st Half27-25Miles Rose makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half27-26Riley Jacobs makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half30-26Tarique Foster makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ma'Kye Taylor assists)
1st Half30-28Caden Diggs makes driving layup
1st Half32-28Miles Rose makes layup
2nd Half34-28Okechukwu Okeke makes layup (Isaac Abidde assists)
2nd Half34-31Ace Valentine makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Odunowo assists)
2nd Half34-33Jah'Likai King makes driving layup
2nd Half36-33Amir Lindsey makes 5-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half36-34Ace Valentine makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-35Ace Valentine makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-38Jah'Likai King makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ace Valentine assists)
2nd Half36-41DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Caden Diggs assists)
2nd Half38-41Okechukwu Okeke makes 4-foot hook shot
2nd Half38-43DJ Armstrong Jr. makes layup
2nd Half38-46Caden Diggs makes 22-foot three point jumper (Ace Valentine assists)
2nd Half40-46Okechukwu Okeke makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half42-46Okechukwu Okeke makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half42-48Jah'Likai King makes driving layup
2nd Half44-48Amir Lindsey makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half46-48Ma'Kye Taylor makes 12-foot jumper (Amir Lindsey assists)
2nd Half48-48Amir Lindsey makes layup
2nd Half48-50Caden Diggs makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half48-52Ace Valentine makes driving layup
2nd Half48-53Josh Odunowo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-54Josh Odunowo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-54Okechukwu Okeke makes layup
2nd Half52-54Ma'Kye Taylor makes layup
2nd Half52-56DJ Armstrong Jr. makes layup
2nd Half52-57Ace Valentine makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-58Ace Valentine makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-58Jaden Kempson makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half55-61Caden Diggs makes 24-foot three point jumper (DJ Armstrong Jr. assists)
2nd Half57-61Ma'Kye Taylor makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half57-64Ace Valentine makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jose Roberto Tanchyn assists)
2nd Half60-64Amir Lindsey makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaden Kempson assists)
2nd Half61-64Amir Lindsey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-64Amir Lindsey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-66Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes layup