The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers men’s basketball team has been making waves in the college basketball scene
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. Representing UMBC in the NCAA Division I competition as a member of the America East Conference, the Retrievers play their home games at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Catonsville, Maryland
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. Their current head coach is Jim Ferry, who is in his fourth season with the team
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One of the most remarkable moments in UMBC basketball history occurred in 2018 when the Retrievers became the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed in the NCAA men’s tournament
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. They pulled off an incredible upset by defeating the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers 74-54 in the first round
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. This victory is often referred to as the greatest upset in college basketball history
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. The Retrievers’ success didn’t stop there; they continued to the second round but were eventually defeated by Kansas State
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The Retrievers have a proud history, with appearances in the NCAA Division I tournament in 2008 and 2018
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. They also have a strong record in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) and The Basketball Classic
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. UMBC has won conference tournament championships in 2008 and 2018 and regular-season championships in 1999 and 2008
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The team’s nickname, “Retrievers,” is a nod to the university’s mascot, True Grit, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. The student section, known as Hilltop Hysteria, is famous for its passionate support and energetic atmosphere during games
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UMBC’s basketball program is not just about wins and losses; it’s also about the community and the spirit of the game. The team’s success has brought a lot of pride to the university and its fans, and it continues to inspire young athletes to strive for greatness.
For more information and to catch the latest games, you can visit the UMBC Retrievers men’s basketball page on their official website here
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If you’re interested in watching some highlights or catching a game, you can check out this YouTube link for more content.
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en.wikipedia.org
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umbcretrievers.com
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