ncaab Game Recap
American Eagles vs UMBC Retrievers Wrap - American Wins 87-85
American grabbed a 87-85 win over UMBC on Friday, behind a 17-point effort from Jermaine Ballisager Webb at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
American got 16 points from Elijah Stephens and another 14 points from Geoff Sprouse. Elijah Stephens contributed 5 assists, while Matt Rogers cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
UMBC got a 31-point performance from Bryce Johnson, who was supported by 9 points from Marcus Banks Jr.. Marcus Banks Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for UMBC, while Max Lorca-Lloyd grabbed 8 rebounds.
American led at halftime, 47-32.
UMBC won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-25.
American heads into a battle against Lehigh. UMBC, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bryant.