SMITHFIELD, R.I. (Interstat) — Bryant outlasted Maryland-Baltimore County 79-74 in overtime Thursday night in an America East men’s basketball game at Chace Athletic Center.

The Bulldogs improved to 6-12 overall, while the Retrievers fell to 9-7. Bryant led 33-26 at halftime, but UMBC surged with 41 second-half points to force the extra period tied at 67. The Bulldogs controlled overtime, outscoring the Retrievers 12-7 to secure the win before an announced crowd of 670. The total score went well over the pregame over/under line of 137.5.