UMBC Beats New Hampshire 84-69 in America East Tournament

Anthony Valentine scores 23 points to lead Retrievers to victory

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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UMBC defeated New Hampshire 84-69 in the America East Conference Tournament on Saturday. Anthony Valentine led the Retrievers with 23 points and 5 rebounds, while Belal El Shakery scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Wildcats.

Why it matters

This victory advances UMBC in the America East Conference Tournament, keeping their hopes alive for a conference championship and potential NCAA Tournament berth. For New Hampshire, the loss ends their season and tournament run.

The details

UMBC took the lead midway through the first half and never relinquished it, outscoring New Hampshire by 11 points in the second half. In addition to Valentine's 23 points, Jah'likai King scored 13 points and DJ Armstrong added 11 for the Retrievers. Belal El Shakery led New Hampshire with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Jack Graham scored 18 points for the Wildcats.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Anthony Valentine

A key player for UMBC, scoring 23 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in the victory.

Belal El Shakery

The leading scorer for New Hampshire, finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds in the losing effort.

UMBC

The Retrievers are the home team and victors in this America East Conference Tournament matchup.

New Hampshire

The Wildcats are the visiting team and were defeated by UMBC in this tournament game.

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The takeaway

UMBC's victory keeps their hopes alive for a conference championship and potential NCAA Tournament berth, while New Hampshire's season comes to an end with the loss in the America East Tournament.