UMBC men's basketball is currently in Dayton, Ohio, gearing up for their NCAA First Four matchup against Howard. With the game set for Tuesday, March 17 at 6:40 p.m. ET on TruTV at UD Arena, the No. 16 seed Retrievers (24-8) are riding a program-record 12-game win streak after clinching the America East title.

Home Base

UMBC Retrievers play their home games at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Catonsville, Maryland (near Baltimore). This state-of-the-art venue, opened in 2018, seats about 5,000 and has hosted key wins, including recent America East triumphs.

Tournament Path

  • First Four : vs. Howard (23-10, MEAC champ) in Dayton, OH – Winner advances to face No. 1 Michigan in Buffalo, NY on Thursday.
  • UMBC earned this spot by rallying past Vermont 74-59 in the America East final, showcasing their resilience.

Recent Form

The fifth-year squad under coach Jim Ferry has dominated lately:

  • 14-2 in America East, overall 24-8.
  • Key home wins: NJIT (87-74), UMass Lowell (79-56) at Chesapeake Arena.
  • On the road: UMass Lowell (84-60).

"UMBC fought back from a first-half deficit to take control over the final 10 minutes" in their championship win – a storyline echoing their famous 2018 upset over Virginia.

As of March 18, 2026, they're likely prepping post-game in Dayton or heading to Buffalo if victorious – check live updates for the latest!

TL;DR : Traveling squad in Dayton for NCAA play-in; home court in Catonsville, MD.

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