University of Maryland, Baltimore County men’s basketball will host Morgan State University on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the opening round of the 410 Invitational at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
The Retrievers enter at 1-2 after defeating the McDaniel Green Terror, 91-61, on Nov. 9 for their first win of the season. Morgan State enters at 3-0 after opening the season with victories over Cheyney, Virginia of Lynchburg and Niagara.
The game will be played at The Peake. The official University of Maryland, Baltimore County preview lists a 6 p.m. start time.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Men’s Basketball Looks to Build on McDaniel Win
University of Maryland, Baltimore County received balanced production in its win over McDaniel. Devin Ceaser scored a game-high 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting in 22 minutes, while Carlos Varela and Evan Morton each scored 10 points. Morton added seven rebounds, and Jovan Ristic collected a team-high 13 rebounds.
The Retrievers overcame an 8-10 deficit in the first half by starting a 12-0 run after Varela made a 3-pointer. Morton scored five points during the surge, including a 3-pointer that capped the stretch. University of Maryland, Baltimore County later pushed its lead to 36-17 after freshman guard Aidan Able made back-to-back 3-pointers.
Ceaser averages 16.3 points per game and leads the America East Conference with a .909 free-throw percentage. Ristic averages 7.7 rebounds per game, while Riley Jacobs is tied for the conference lead with 2.0 steals per game and ranks second with 1.7 blocks per game.
Morgan State University Brings 3-0 Record
Morgan State is averaging 90.3 points per game while allowing 59.0 points per game through its first three contests. Opponents are shooting 29.1 percent from the field against the Bears.
Alfred Worrell Jr. leads Morgan State with 22.3 points per game, followed by Keith Richard at 14.3 points per game. Trent Edwards leads the team with 8.3 rebounds per game.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County leads the all-time series 16-15 and has won the last two meetings. The Retrievers are 10-6 at home against Morgan State, while the series is tied 5-5 over the last 10 meetings.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
University of Maryland, Baltimore County enters the 410 Invitational opener after a decisive win over McDaniel, but Morgan State brings the better early-season record and a high-scoring offense. The Retrievers will need another strong defensive and rebounding effort to control the matchup at The Peake.
Ceaser’s scoring, Ristic’s work on the boards and the development of a roster with 12 newcomers will be important factors. A win would give the Retrievers consecutive victories and extend their recent advantage in the series.
Source: Original report
