MOUNT ST. MARY'S (0-1) at UMBC (1-0)
Thursday, November 5 | 6 PM
Baltimore, MD | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
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EMMITSBURG, MD (November 4, 2026) – Game two for Mount St. Mary's women's basketball takes place Thursday evening with the team's first road test – a contest against the UMBC Retrievers.
This is the first of two games in the inaugural America East-Metro Challenge.
MOUNT UPDATE
Opening the slate Monday evening, the Mount fell 91-63 to the Navy Midshipmen.
Jayla Koser had an impressive collegiate debut, scoring 16 points with six rebounds.
Valentina Saric (13) and
Alana Powell (12) reached double figures in points.
Lenora Nkangwen set a new career high in rebounding with six and matched her career high for points with five.
Though there were bright spots on offense, the team will look to adjust on the defensive end. Monday's contest marked only the fourth time since 2021 that the Mount allowed 90 or more in a game. The last instance was last year against Maryland.
SCOUTING UMBC
Also beginning last Monday, the Retrievers defeated Division III Stevenson 92-29 on their home floor. Heidi Williams led a trio of Williamses with 19 rebounds, while Maisie Crowley chipped in seven rebounds.
Last season, UMBC went 17-15 and 10-6 in the America East. They made a WNIT appearance, defeating Ohio before falling to Marshall.
SERIES HISTORY
Thursday marks the 42
nd meeting between Mount St. Mary's and UMBC, with the Mount holding a 32-9 advantage in the series. Along with the advantage, the Mountaineers have won the last four, taking games in 2018, '19, '20, and '22. UMBC's last win came in 2007.
UP NEXT
On Sunday (Nov. 8), the Mount welcomes UAlbany in the second game of the America East-Metro Challenge. Tip-off is at 2 PM, and tickets available here.
