VESTAL, N.Y. (Interstat) — Maryland-Baltimore County controlled play from the start in a 78-60 men’s basketball victory over Binghamton on Monday afternoon at the Events Center.

The Retrievers built a 38-26 halftime lead and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. Jah’Likai King led all scorers with 21 points for UMBC, which improved to 10-7 overall. Ace Valentine added 13 points and seven rebounds.

Wes Peterson scored 18 points and Zyier Beverly added 18 for the Bearcats, who fell to 4-16. An announced crowd of 1,953 watched the America East Conference game.