Mount St. Mary’s University women’s basketball opens its road slate Thursday against the UMBC Retrievers. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. The Mountaineers enter at 0-1, while UMBC is 1-0.
This matchup is the first of two games in the inaugural America East-Metro Challenge. Mount St. Mary’s University will seek its first victory of the season in its first game away from home.
Mount St. Mary’s University Women’s Basketball Seeks First Win
The Mount began the season with a 91-63 loss to the Navy Midshipmen. Jayla Koser scored 16 points and grabbed six rebounds in her collegiate debut. Valentina Saric scored 13 points, and Alana Powell added 12.
Lenora Nkangwen recorded six rebounds and five points against Navy. Four players reached double figures or scored at least five points in the opener, based on individual totals provided by Mount St. Mary’s.
UMBC Retrievers Begin Season With 63-Point Victory
UMBC opened its season with a 92-29 victory over Division III Stevenson. Heidi Williams led with 19 rebounds, while Maisie Crowley added seven.
The Retrievers finished last season 17-15 overall and 10-6 in the America East. UMBC also made a WNIT appearance, defeating Ohio before falling to Marshall.
Mount St. Mary’s University Leads Series Against UMBC
Thursday’s game marks the 42nd meeting between Mount St. Mary’s University and UMBC. Mount St. Mary’s leads the series 32-9 and has won the last four meetings.
The Mount is scheduled to host UAlbany on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. for the second America East-Metro Challenge game.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Mount St. Mary’s women’s basketball starts its first road test against an unbeaten UMBC team. The Mountaineers hold the series advantage, but UMBC is coming off a dominant 92-29 opening victory.
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