UMBC Looks to Extend Win Streak Against Struggling Maine VEAZIE, Maine (Interstat) — The surging UMBC Retrievers visit the struggling Maine Black Bears in an America East Conference men’s basketball matchup Thursday night at Cross Insurance Center. UMBC (14-8) enters on a three-game winning streak, including a decisive 79-62 victory over Binghamton last Thursday. The Retrievers have won five of their last seven, positioning themselves near the top of the conference standings. Maine (6-18) has lost two of its last three, most recently falling 73-67 at Bryant on Feb. 7. The Black Bears’ conference record mirrors their overall struggles, though they secured a notable 76-70 home win over Vermont on Feb. 5. The Retrievers won the season’s first meeting, 69-62, in Baltimore on Jan. 8. A key player for UMBC is forward Josh Odunowo, who is coming off a strong 15-point, 8-rebound performance against Binghamton. Over his last seven games, Odunowo has averaged 9.0 points and 4.0 rebounds, providing consistent interior presence. Maine will rely on guard Logan Carey, who scored 28 points in a loss to UMass Lowell on Jan. 31 and added 16 points and 4 assists in the loss at Bryant. Carey’s scoring punch will be vital for a Black Bears offense that averages just 66.8 points per game. UMBC’s recent success has been built on defense, holding opponents to an average of 62.3 points during their current win streak. Maine ranks last in the America East in scoring defense, allowing 76.2 points per contest. The game tips off at 7 p.m. EST. UMBC visits New Hampshire on Saturday, while Maine hosts NJIT.