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Recap - UMBC Defeats American 96-93

American was burned for 28 points by Marcus Banks Jr. on Sunday as UMBC picked up a 96-93 win at Bender Arena.

UMBC got 19 points from Bryce Johnson and another 18 points from Josh Odunowo. Ace Valentine contributed 9 assists, while Marcus Banks Jr. cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

American got a 33-point performance from Matt Rogers, who was supported by 17 points from Matt Mayock. Colin Smalls had 5 assists in a losing cause for American, while Lincoln Ball grabbed 15 rebounds.

Next game, UMBC takes its act on the road to face Binghamton looking for another win. For American, they head on the road to face Navy.