CATONSVILLE, Md. (Interstat) — Maryland-Baltimore County erased a nine-point halftime deficit to edge New Hampshire 75-74 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Retriever Activities Center.

The Retrievers, who trailed 39-30 at halftime, outscored the Wildcats 45-35 after intermission. UMBC sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 13 of 16 attempts, while New Hampshire went 5 for 11.

Belal El Shakery led all players with 18 points and 13 rebounds for New Hampshire. DJ Armstrong paced UMBC with 17 points. The Retrievers improved to 9-6 overall. The Wildcats fell to 4-12. Attendance was 1,350.