UMBC Retrievers vs. Army Black Knights: Division 1 Showdown in Baltimore
UMBC Retrievers (6-4) will face off against the Army Black Knights (4-7) in a Division 1 matchup in Baltimore on Friday at 6 p.m. EST. UMBC has a strong home record of 4-1 and is ranked fourth in the America East conference with an average of 14.1 assists per game, led by Anthony Valentine with 4.8 assists per game. On the other hand, Army has struggled on the road with a 1-3 record and is 1-0 in one-possession games.
UMBC has been efficient on offense, shooting 47.4% from the field this season, which is higher than the 44.6% allowed by Army's defense. The Retrievers average 71.6 points allowed per game, while Army scores an average of 73.5 points per game.
Key players to watch in this matchup include Jah'likai King, who leads the Retrievers with 14.8 points per game and 4.7 rebounds, along with DJ Armstrong, who is a threat from beyond the arc. For the Black Knights, Ryan Curry averages 13.3 points per game and is a reliable 3-point shooter, while Jacen Holloway contributes 10.1 points per game.
Both teams will look to secure a victory in this competitive matchup, and it will be interesting to see how the game unfolds on the court. Don't miss the action as UMBC and Army battle it out for the win.
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