Ace Valentine led a balanced offense with 16 points, and UMBC took control with a 16-2 run in the first half on its way to a 78-62 win over UMaine in an America East men’s basketball game Thursday in Orono.
Four players scored in double figures for the Retrievers (15-8, 8-2 America East), who are contending for the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament.
TJ Biel led Maine (6-20, 4-7 America East) with 23 points, including five 3-pointers. Bashir N’Galang finished with 10 points, all in the last four minutes.
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