UMBC nearly doubles Odom's salary in new deal
UMBC coach Ryan Odom nearly doubled his base pay after the program became the first 16th-seeded men's team to win an NCAA tournament game.
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2018 Schedule
2nd in Am. East
- 11/10L 78-67
- 11/123L 103-78
- 11/16CPEW 93-62
- 11/19L 93-88
- 11/23W 84-73
- 11/24W 89-88
- 11/27W 88-59
- 12/1L 81-70
- 12/2W 98-72
- 12/6W 81-60
- 12/9L 78-65
- 12/12W 81-74
- 12/17W 76-75
- 12/29L 66-45
- 12/31CENTW 85-41
- 1/3W 71-67
- 1/6L 71-56
- 1/10W 72-67
- 1/13W 89-62
- 1/15W 78-56
- 1/21L 83-39
- 1/24W 69-57
- 1/27W 86-74
- 1/31W 67-63
- 2/3L 81-53
- 2/8W 78-68
- 2/11W 68-59
- 2/18W 68-60
- 2/21L 64-57
- 2/24W 83-75
- 2/27W 62-53
- 3/3W 89-77
- 3/6W 75-60
- 3/10W 65-62
- 3/161W 74-54
- 3/189L 50-43
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Retrievers coach Odom fetches updated deal
UMBC and coach Ryan Odom have agreed in principle to an amended contract after the program made history by becoming the first 16th-seeded men's basketball team to beat a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Lyles on the team's historic win against UVA
UMBC guard Jairus Lyles joins The Plug to discuss the team's historic win over No. 1 Virginia, his shot over Vermont in the America East finals, his thoughts on mid-majors
From upsets, to instant celebrity, to Steph Curry, 72 hours of being UMBC
Nobody knew UMBC before the Retrievers pulled off college basketball's biggest upset. But suddenly stars and celebs were talking about them and fans were waiting until all hours to congratulate them. Inside the 72 hours that changed their lives.
Will Odom stay with UMBC? (1:15)
UMBC to offer Odom contract 'within our realm'
UMBC will present coach Ryan Odom with a long-term contract that includes a salary increase that will help keep Odom with the Retrievers, athletic director Tim Hall told ESPN.
UMBC's brief, but unforgettable, moment in the spotlight comes to an end
Kansas State kept the Retrievers from moving on to the Sweet 16, but the unlikely team from Maryland will always have its place in history.
Underdog UMBC falls to Kansas State 50-43
Barry Brown scored 18 points, and Kansas State ended UMBC's brief, but historic run in the NCAA Tournament with a 50-43 victory on Sunday night.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Kansas State pulls away at the end 50-43. UMBC left it all in the court. My new favorite small guard is KJ Maura. A dynamic player who impacts the game with his skill and passion. Many could take a lesson. Heart over size.
K-State knocks Cinderella UMBC out of tourney
The magical ride of the UMBC men's basketball team ended Sunday night when the Retrievers suffered a 50-43 loss to Kansas State in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
If you told HC Ryan Odom his UNBC team would beat Virginia and be in this position in the second game he would take it. 3 minutes left in Charlotte
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
Kansas State with a three-point lead with 4:40 remaining. UMBC still hanging around despite 0 pts off 16 KSU turnovers and 7-14 at free throw line.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
UNC fans that are still hanging around are cheering for UMBC.
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
Among the raucous UMBC fans sits decidedly non-raucous former Wake Forest head coach Dave Odom, watching son Ryan lead the Retrievers. Son credits his father for not hiring him as assistant, forcing him to forge his own path.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
UMBC playing aggressive defense. This possession ended with a closeout and blockout. Kansas State up 34-33 with 9 minutes left in the second half.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
At halftime, Kansas State has a 13% chance to reach the Final Four, per BPI. UMBC has a 0.2% shot.
Paul Sabin ESPN Analytics
After the Cincinnati loss and halfway though the first half against Kansas State, UMBC, a 16 seed is up to a 0.4% chance to reach the Final Four per BPI. Sounds impossible but the same team already overcame a 98.5% chance of losing its opening tournament game.
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
True Grit, a Chesapeake Bay brown retriever - NOT A GOLDEN RETRIEVER - is ready for Kansas State.
David M. Hale ESPN Staff Writer
UMBC with an appropriate tagline on their warm-up shirts...
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
UMBC pep band student director/tuba player Joe Skowronski gets Alexander Jones, trumpet, ready for K-State. Both are seniors. Says Jones: "This weekend has been incredible. But I did run out of underwear."
Curry gifts limited-release shoes to Retrievers
Warriors star Steph Curry supplied limited-release shoes and "swag" for No. 16 seed UMBC that the Retrievers wore against Kansas State on Sunday.
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
Ticket sellers in Charlotte are reporting brisk business, and not just because the Tar Heels are here. One entrepreneur said "I have no idea how many Retriever grads there are, but I think they all drove down today."
UMBC files for trademarks after historic upset
On the heels of their historic victory as a No. 16 seed, UMBC has filed for a few trademarks since the school didn't have "Retrievers" or "Retriever Nation" trademarked.
How can UMBC back up big win? (1:03)
Paul Sabin ESPN Analytics
UMBC has the biggest tournament upset in BPI's history (back to 07-08), and the 3rd largest overall in a game with two Division I schools. The retrievers were only given 1.5% chance to knock off UVA. Today they have a 16% chance to beat Kansas State and a 1.3% chance to make the Elite 8.
2017-18 Am. East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 15-1 | - | 27-8 |
| UMBC | 12-4 | 3 | 25-11 |
| Hartford | 11-5 | 4 | 19-14 |
| Albany | 10-6 | 5 | 22-10 |
| Stony Brook | 7-9 | 8 | 13-19 |
| UMass Lowell | 6-10 | 9 | 12-18 |
| New Hampshire | 6-10 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Maine | 3-13 | 12 | 6-26 |
| Binghamton | 2-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game73.1195th
Rebounds Per Game34.6216th
Assists Per Game15.271st
Points Allowed68.5Tied-73rd
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 0-1 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 1 |