Army West Point men’s basketball team (4-7) is set to face the UMBC Retrievers (6-4) on December 12 in Baltimore. This marks their first trip to Maryland to play UMBC, having previously defeated them in 2017. The game will take place at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena and will stream live on ESPN+. Recently, Army recorded a program record by scoring 111 points in a victory over Gallaudet University.
By the Numbers
- Army scored a program-record 111 points in their last game against Gallaudet.
- Army leads the series against UMBC 1-0, last winning on December 1, 2017.
Yes, But
Despite the recent high-scoring performance against Gallaudet, Army will face a tougher challenge against UMBC, who has been competitive this season with a 6-4 record. UMBC’s Jah’Likai King averages 14.8 points per game, posing a significant offensive threat.
State of Play
- Army is looking to build momentum after their recent record-setting win.
- UMBC has a mixed record this season, including a win over Army’s Patriot League opponent Bucknell.
What’s Next
The outcome of the game against UMBC may influence Army’s confidence going forward into the remainder of the season, as they face tough opponents in the upcoming weeks.
Bottom Line
For Army to continue their momentum, they will need to adapt to UMBC’s scoring abilities while maintaining their defensive performance following their recent victory.
