Banks puts up 22 in UMBC's 84-71 win against Towson
TOWSON, Md. -- — Marcus Banks scored 22 points as UMBC beat Towson 84-71 on Saturday.
Banks shot 8 for 18, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Retrievers (6-5). Josh Odunowo scored 17 points and added five rebounds and three steals. Anthony Valentine had 17 points and shot 7 of 9 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 5 from the line.
Dylan Williamson finished with 21 points for the Tigers (4-6). Tyler Tejada added 18 points and nine rebounds. Mekhi Lowery also had 12 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
UMBC took the lead with 19:03 left in the first half and never looked back. The score was 38-24 at halftime, with Valentine racking up 11 points. UMBC extended its lead to 59-38 during the second half, fueled by a 7-0 scoring run. Banks scored a team-high 13 points in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Matt Oblas
- Tyler Sandmann
- Joe Switzer
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Bryant | 14-2 | - | 23-12 |
Vermont | 13-3 | 1 | 21-12 |
Maine | 10-6 | 4 | 20-14 |
UAlbany | 8-8 | 6 | 17-16 |
Binghamton | 7-9 | 7 | 15-17 |
UMass Lowell | 6-10 | 8 | 17-15 |
New Hampshire | 6-10 | 8 | 8-24 |
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NJIT | 3-13 | 11 | 6-25 |
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Towson | 16-2 | - | 22-11 |
UNC Wilmington | 14-4 | 2 | 27-8 |
Charleston | 13-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
William & Mary | 11-7 | 5 | 17-15 |
Campbell | 10-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
Monmouth | 10-8 | 6 | 13-20 |
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Elon | 8-10 | 8 | 17-16 |
Hampton | 8-10 | 8 | 17-16 |
Hofstra | 6-12 | 10 | 15-18 |
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