CATONSVILLE, Md. (Interstat) — The UMBC Retrievers used a balanced scoring attack and superior efficiency to defeat the Bryant Bulldogs 70-58 in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Retriever Activities Center.

UMBC (19-8) never trailed after an early 10-2 run, leading 36-30 at halftime and maintaining a comfortable margin throughout the second half before a crowd of 1,692. The Retrievers shot 47% from the field and made 17 of 19 free throws.

Keegan Harvey led all scorers with 19 points for Bryant (8-20). Ace Valentine and Josh Odunowo each scored 15 points for UMBC, which posted an offensive rating of 114.7 points per 100 possessions. Bryant shot just 35% from the floor.