University of Maryland, Baltimore County Women’s Basketball will host Morgan State on Friday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the inaugural Under Armour 410 Invitational. The Retrievers enter the matchup 3-0, their first 3-0 start since the 2018-19 season.
The first 200 fans in the arena will receive a free “We Are Baltimore’s Team” T-shirt. The event features four Baltimore-based programs: UMBC, Morgan State, Loyola (Md.) and Towson.
UMBC Women’s Basketball Opens Season 3-0
UMBC opened the 2026-27 season with a 92-29 win over Stevenson before defeating Mount St. Mary’s, 79-53, and Quinnipiac, 91-67. The Retrievers have won each game by at least 24 points.
Heidi Williams leads UMBC with an average of 17.0 points per game through three contests. She has scored at least 12 points in every game and recorded double-doubles in consecutive outings, including 12 points and 10 rebounds against Mount St. Mary’s and 20 points and 10 rebounds at Quinnipiac.
Angela Williams and Dagny Slomack also average in double figures. Angela Williams has scored in double figures in all three games, while Slomack has made five 3-pointers in each of her last two games.
UMBC and Morgan State Continue Local Series
Friday’s game will be the 31st all-time meeting between UMBC and Morgan State, with the series dating to 1969. UMBC leads the series 17-13 and has won four of the last five meetings.
UMBC defeated Morgan State, 66-48, on Dec. 6 of the previous season at Hill Field House. Kennedy Austin and Jade Tillman combined for 38 points in that victory, while UMBC collected 27 offensive rebounds.
Morgan State opened the season with a 103-47 win over Washington Adventist before losing to Colorado, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma. The Bears have 13 newcomers in 2026-27, including former UMBC player Kenya Ramsey. Nadine Domond has led Morgan State since April 9, 2025.
Under Armour 410 Invitational Schedule
The championship and consolation games are scheduled for Sunday at Towson University at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The tournament features UMBC, Morgan State, Loyola (Md.) and Towson.
UMBC went 17-15 overall and 10-6 in America East play in 2025-26. The Retrievers reached the America East semifinal and received a WNIT bid.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Women’s Basketball enters the matchup with a 3-0 record and a strong early scoring profile. Heidi Williams, Angela Williams and Dagny Slomack have led the offense, while UMBC’s recent advantage in the all-time series provides additional context for the local matchup.
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