ORONO, Maine — In a decisive match on Saturday, the Maine Black Bears triumphed over the UMBC Retrievers with a score of 73-50, showcasing strong performances from several key players.

AJ Lopez was a standout for Maine, contributing 17 points along with five rebounds in the game. Christopher Mantis followed closely, scoring 14 points on an efficient shooting performance of 5 for 9, which included an impressive 4 for 8 from three-point range. Additionally, Quion Burns added 13 points, shooting 6 for 13 overall and hitting 1 of 4 attempts from beyond the arc.

For the Retrievers, who hold a record of 11-14 overall and 3-7 in conference play, Bryce Johnson was their leading scorer with 14 points. Louie Jordan had a solid outing too, finishing with seven points, seven rebounds, and contributing two steals to the team’s efforts. Marlon Short also added to the scoreline with seven points.

Maine will be looking to maintain momentum as they prepare to host Vermont on Saturday, while UMBC gears up for a home game against Binghamton on Thursday.