UMBC’s Cinderella magic runs dry in 50-43 loss to Kansas State

March 19, 2018March 19, 2021CollegiateBy

UMBC’s Cinderella magic runs dry in 50-43 loss to Kansas State

CHARLOTTE — The magic that had powered UMBC to round two of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament hung in the balance Sunday night as Kansas State’s Barry Brown rang a jumper strong […]

March 18, 2018March 18, 2018CollegiateBy

Kyle McFadden

U Must Be Cinderella: UMBC looking to sustain magical run vs. Kansas State

CHARLOTTE — The triumphant howls and euphoric celebrations echoed resoundingly through the hallow halls of Spectrum Center as this once unassailable moment 33 years in the making uncorked every emotion on God’s […]

March 17, 2018July 11, 2018CollegiateBy

Kyle McFadden

History! UMBC slays No. 1 Virginia in upset of the ages, 74-54

CHARLOTTE — For days and years and decades to come in the town of Catonsville, through the fervent sports region of Maryland and sacred hoops area of Baltimore, they’ll talk about how their […]

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018CollegiateBy

Kyle McFadden

UMBC, savoring first NCAA tourney bid since 2008, draws No. 1 Virginia on Friday

Hundreds sporting black and gold attire packed UMBC’s Retriever Sports Zone on Saturday night, with eyes glued to the projector that aired the NCAA tournament’s men’s basketball selection show. Fans, alumni, and […]

February 4, 2018February 4, 2018The MountBy

Kyle McFadden

Jamion Christian’s M.O. of enthusiasm and detail has The Mount back in the hunt

Jamion Christian believes there’s three virtues every successful, thriving basketball program embodies. Before there’s the recruiting and gameplanning, negative vibes must exit the room. Only enthusiasm, the kind that’s infectious and illuminating. […]

February 3, 2018February 3, 2018CollegiateBy

Kyle McFadden

Jairus Lyles scores 27, but UMBC has no answer for Vermont in 81-53 loss

BALTIMORE — Jairus Lyles stood on the left block in front of Vermont’s bench and signaled the rest of his four teammates over after forward Daniel Akin committed a blocking foul in […]

January 29, 2018January 29, 2018CollegiateBy

Kyle McFadden

Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo faces questions about sexual assault scandal

COLLEGE PARK — Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo stood in the media room at the Xfinity Center on Sunday, facing reporters with fluctuating emotions. Minutes before, the 23rd-year coach celebrated […]

January 28, 2018January 29, 2018TerpsBy

Kyle McFadden

Maryland squanders 13-point halftime lead, opportunity for signature win in loss to No. 6 Michigan State

COLLEGE PARK – Nearly every component swayed toward Maryland’s direction in Sunday’s anticipated tilt with No. 6 Michigan State. The needy Terrapins, in the thicket of a desperate hunt for a signature […]

January 21, 2018January 21, 2018CollegiateBy

Brooks Warren

Ewing, Georgetown sweep reunited rivalry with Mullin, St. John’s in 2OT win

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a game featuring 12 ties and 16 lead changes, Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing couldn’t help but remember his college days when he was routinely facing off against Chris […]

January 19, 2018TerpsBy

Kyle McFadden

Maryland gets needed win over reeling Minnesota behind balanced attack

COLLEGE PARK – Going into Thursday night’s tilt in College Park, Maryland and Minnesota were in an eerily identical position. Both sat at 14-6 overall and 3-4 in the conference. Both dropped […]