Black and Gold, Through and Through
UMBC’s men’s soccer Associate Head Coach Anthony Adams ’97 is just one of two NCAA Division I program assistants who have reached the quarter-century mark. Continue Reading Black and Gold, Through and Through
Athletics
UMBC men’s swimming and diving recaptures America East 2022 Championship
For those who insist 13 is an unlucky number, UMBC men’s swimming and diving is here to prove otherwise. Last weekend, the Retrievers reclaimed the 2022 America East Championship title to win their 13th championship out of 15 appearances. UMBC women’s swimming and diving earned second place at their championship meet. Continue Reading UMBC men’s swimming and diving recaptures America East 2022 Championship
UMBC Softball: Full Steam Toward the ‘Three-peat’
As two-time reigning America East champions, the UMBC softball team is prepared to fight for their third America East Conference championship in a row. Continue Reading UMBC Softball: Full Steam Toward the ‘Three-peat’
UMBC swimming and diving makes waves at ECAC Winter Championships
It may be cold outside, but competition was heating up in the pool last weekend as UMBC men’s and women’s swimming and diving dominated the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) 2021 Winter Championships. Capturing 15 out of 20 events, UMBC men’s swimming and diving took home first place in the meet. With a difference of 1,896 points, the Retrievers eclipsed runner-up Long Island University (LIU). “I could not be more pleased with how the team competed at the ECAC meet,” says head coach Matt Donovan. “We are in a tremendous position for this time of year and we are all… Continue Reading UMBC swimming and diving makes waves at ECAC Winter Championships
First-Year Retrievers Buck the Trend
Super seniors and graduate students are dominating most NCAA rosters, but at UMBC, many first-year Retrievers are contributing to their teams’ success. Continue Reading First-Year Retrievers Buck the Trend
UMBC volleyball successfully defends America East title, advances to NCAA Championship
This weekend, UMBC women’s volleyball defended their America East title. Now, they will advance to the NCAA Championship for the fourth time in program history. Continue Reading UMBC volleyball successfully defends America East title, advances to NCAA Championship
UMBC welcomes largest incoming class in university history
As the 2021-2022 academic year begins, UMBC is on pace to welcome nearly 2,100 new first-year students, making this the largest incoming fall class in UMBC’s history. Continue Reading UMBC welcomes largest incoming class in university history
An Unprecedented Season
Despite competing in a pandemic, student-athletes rose to the occasion and added several new chapters to UMBC record books this year. Continue Reading An Unprecedented Season
UMBC softball wins America East championship, continues on to NCAA tournament
After five scoreless innings, UMBC softball pulled ahead in the bottom of the sixth to successfully defend their 2019 America East title with a 1-0 win over No.3 seed Stony Brook in the 2021 America East Championship this past Saturday. Continue Reading UMBC softball wins America East championship, continues on to NCAA tournament
Strong finish: UMBC student-athletes discuss support and resilience in “one of the toughest years”
Due to the pandemic, the NCAA has offered senior college athletes around the country a waiver to compete for an extra year. Many fourth-year student-athletes at UMBC and around the country will take advantage of this opportunity, but others decided to press forward with making the most of an unusual senior year before shifting gears to the next phase of their lives. Continue Reading Strong finish: UMBC student-athletes discuss support and resilience in “one of the toughest years”
UMBC Event Center partnership launches new chapter in Retriever history with a new name
The UMBC Event Center has become synonymous with high-level athletic play, premier entertainment, and university milestones since opening in 2018. This spring, UMBC has officially announced the beginning of a new chapter for the Event Center—a new name. The Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, a new partnership between UMBC and Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company, will open doors for both the university and the facility. Continue Reading UMBC Event Center partnership launches new chapter in Retriever history with a new name
UMBC welcomes Jim Ferry as new men’s basketball head coach
Talking about the interview process, Ferry says, “The sincerity and the love for this place, it just came through. This is one of the fastest-growing universities in the country and I’m excited to be a part of this family and such an outstanding basketball program.” Continue Reading UMBC welcomes Jim Ferry as new men’s basketball head coach