Devin Ceaser scored 21 points as the UMBC Retrievers defeated the Morgan State Bears 85-70 on Thursday night at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
The Retrievers led by as many as 19 points. It was 42-39 at halftime, and 76-62 with six minutes left. A 14-0 run in the second half proved decisive.
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For UMBC, Devin Ceaser finished with 21 points, Aidan Able had 20 points and four rebounds, while Steven Huan contributed 10 points off the bench.
For Morgan State, Alfred Worrell Jr. led the way with 22 points and six rebounds, and Keith Richard added 18 points and six rebounds. Alfred Worrell Jr. had a rough shooting night, going 2 of 10 from the field.
The Retrievers moved to 2-2. The Bears fell to 3-1.
The Retrievers are first in the Am. East and have won two straight. UMBC is 2-0 at home and 0-2 on the road. The Bears are first in the MEAC. Morgan State is 2-0 at home and 1-1 on the road.
The Retrievers are back in action when they host the Iona Gaels on Monday, Nov. 16, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The Bears are back in action when they host the Towson Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
