The University of Maryland, Baltimore County men’s basketball team will host McDaniel College in its 2026 home opener at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Baltimore, Maryland. The game will be available for viewing on ESPN+, with live statistics, tickets, game notes, and an America East Championship T-shirt giveaway planned for the event.
UMBC enters home opener at 0-2
UMBC begins the game with a record of 0-2, while McDaniel holds a 1-1 record. The Retrievers most recently lost to the Marist Red Foxes, 88-80, on Nov. 5 in the America East/Metro Challenge.
Sophomore forward Riley Jacobs scored a career-high 23 points against Marist. Redshirt senior guard Devin Ceaser recorded his first career double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while junior guard Flash Burton contributed 13 points and four steals. Freshman guard Aidan Able added 10 points.
Jacobs provides continuity for young roster
UMBC has 12 newcomers this season, and Jacobs is the only returning player who saw meaningful minutes last season. He made 16 starts and averaged 15.3 minutes per game over 32 appearances.
Redshirt senior guard Devin Ceaser played three games early last season before being sidelined by a leg injury. Junior forward Jovan Ristic scored five points during UMBC’s second-half run against Marist, while junior forward JP Ndong and sophomore guard Carlos Varela also contributed during the comeback attempt.
Jim Ferry begins sixth UMBC season
Head coach Jim Ferry is in his sixth season at UMBC and his 27th as a collegiate head coach. He holds an 84-79 record in Baltimore and recorded his 400th career win against Maine, according to the team’s preview.
UMBC is competing in its 60th season and its 40th season of Division I basketball in Baltimore. The Retrievers’ all-time record stands at 697-961, while their Division I record is 502-678.
Next game against Morgan State University
Following the McDaniel game, UMBC is scheduled to play Morgan State University at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12. Both live video and live statistics will be provided for that game.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The home opener will give UMBC its first opportunity to play in Baltimore this season after the Retrievers opened with two losses. Jacobs’ career-high performance and Ceaser’s double-double provide early production as UMBC continues to integrate a roster with 12 newcomers.
McDaniel enters the game at 1-1, setting up an early test for Ferry’s sixth UMBC team. The Nov. 12 matchup with Morgan State University follows the McDaniel game.
Source: Original report
