NCAAB · Final

UMBC Retrievers Defeat Maine Black Bears 78-62

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium

UMBC Retrievers 78, Maine Black Bears 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UMBC Retrievers vs Maine Black Bears?

UMBC Retrievers beat Maine Black Bears 78-62 at Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium on February 12, 2026.

Who was favored in UMBC Retrievers vs Maine Black Bears?

UMBC Retrievers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The favorite won.

The UMBC Retrievers secured a decisive victory over the Maine Black Bears with a final score of 78-62 at Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams in the current season, with UMBC boasting a strong away record of 15-8 compared to Maine's struggling record of 6-20. The Retrievers have been in solid form, winning eight of their last ten games, while Maine has managed to win only four of their last ten, currently on a one-game losing streak.

In their recent performances, the Black Bears averaged 64.8 points scored per game while allowing 67.3 points, indicating a slight struggle on both ends of the court. Their last five games showed an average of 70.2 points scored and 69.2 points allowed, reflecting some improvement despite their overall record. Maine's last game resulted in a loss against the Bryant Bulldogs, where they fell short with a score of 67-73. Their home record stands at 3-2 in the last five games, which includes a recent win against the Vermont Catamounts.

Conversely, UMBC has been on a roll, winning eight of their last ten games with an impressive scoring average of 75.7 points, while allowing only 65.5 points. They are currently on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Binghamton Bearcats 79-62. Their away record is also commendable at 3-2 in the last five games, showcasing their ability to perform well outside their home venue.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Retrievers have had the upper hand recently, winning two out of the last three encounters against the Black Bears. Their most recent meeting on January 8, 2026, saw UMBC claim victory with a score of 69-62. Earlier in the 2025 season, Maine had a notable win against UMBC, defeating them 73-50 at home.

Injuries did not significantly impact either team for this game, allowing both sides to field their best lineups. This was crucial for UMBC, who have been reliant on their key players to maintain their winning momentum. The betting market favored UMBC with a spread of 3.5 points, according to DraftKings, indicating confidence in their ability to win by a comfortable margin. The total points for the game were set at 135.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were typical for a mid-February evening, with no significant weather factors affecting play. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought for every point. As the game progressed, key moments included a series of scoring plays from Bashir N'Galang, who contributed significantly to UMBC's lead with multiple driving layups and free throws.

Overall, the matchup highlighted the disparity in form between the two teams, with UMBC's recent success contrasting sharply with Maine's ongoing struggles. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on their respective performances, but for this night, the Retrievers emerged as clear victors.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UMBC -3.5	135.5 o -110 / u -110	UMBC Retrievers -185 · Maine Black Bears +154

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Leaders

PointsTJ Biel23Maine Black Bears
AssistsLogan Carey4Maine Black Bears
ReboundsTJ Biel6Maine Black Bears
PointsAce Valentine16UMBC Retrievers
AssistsAce Valentine3UMBC Retrievers
ReboundsAce Valentine8UMBC Retrievers

Recent form

Maine Black Bears

Last 10: 4-6Streak L164.8 scored · 67.3 allowed per game3-2 at home

L67-73at Bryant BulldogsFeb 7
W76-70vs Vermont CatamountsFeb 5
L77-91at UMass Lowell River HawksJan 31
W79-63vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 24
W52-49vs UAlbany Great DanesJan 22
L48-65vs New Hampshire WildcatsJan 19
L62-67at Vermont CatamountsJan 16
W74-70at NJIT HighlandersJan 10
L62-69at UMBC RetrieversJan 8
L51-56vs Bryant BulldogsJan 3

UMBC Retrievers

Last 10: 8-2Streak W275.7 scored · 65.5 allowed per game3-2 away

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
W75-74vs New Hampshire WildcatsJan 10
W69-62vs Maine Black BearsJan 8
W93-59at Coppin State EaglesDec 29

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	UMBC Retrievers	Maine Black Bears
Field goals	28-62	19-51
Field goal %	45	37
Three-pointers	3-17	7-22
Three-point %	18	32
Free throws	19-22	17-25
Free throw %	86	68
Rebounds	43	29
Offensive rebounds	11	5
Defensive rebounds	32	24
Assists	12	12
Steals	3	2
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	6	10
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	9
Fast-break points	5	5
Points in the paint	42	24
Fouls	24	19
Largest lead	26	5
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	80	16

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-31Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes 26-foot three point jumper (DJ Armstrong Jr. assists)
2nd Half48-31Josh Odunowo makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half50-31Caden Diggs makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half52-31Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes layup (DJ Armstrong Jr. assists)
2nd Half52-33Yanis Bamba makes driving layup (Logan Carey assists)
2nd Half54-33DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half54-34Ryan Mabrey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-35Ryan Mabrey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-36TJ Biel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-39TJ Biel makes 22-foot three point jumper (Caleb Crawford assists)
2nd Half56-39DJ Armstrong Jr. makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half58-39Caden Diggs makes layup (Ace Valentine assists)
2nd Half60-39Ace Valentine makes layup
2nd Half62-39Caden Diggs makes layup
2nd Half64-39Riley Jacobs makes 4-foot dunk (Caden Diggs assists)
2nd Half64-41Amare Allen makes 11-foot jumper (Caleb Crawford assists)
2nd Half65-41Josh Odunowo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-41Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half67-42TJ Biel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-45Mekhi Gray makes 29-foot three point jumper (Logan Carey assists)
2nd Half68-45Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-45Jose Roberto Tanchyn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-48TJ Biel makes 25-foot three point jumper (Caleb Crawford assists)
2nd Half71-48Josh Odunowo makes driving layup (Ace Valentine assists)
2nd Half72-48Josh Odunowo makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half72-49Mekhi Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-50Mekhi Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-50Riley Jacobs makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-50Riley Jacobs makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-51Bashir N'Galang makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-52Mekhi Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-53Mekhi Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-53Riley Jacobs makes 2-foot dunk (Cougar Downing assists)
2nd Half76-55Bashir N'Galang makes driving layup
2nd Half76-56Bashir N'Galang makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half78-56Cougar Downing makes 22-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half78-57Bashir N'Galang makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-58Bashir N'Galang makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-60Bashir N'Galang makes driving layup
2nd Half78-62Bashir N'Galang makes driving layup