TBT 2019 schedule, tip times, TV info, expert picks
The $2 million TBT begins on Friday. Here's info on how to watch and who our experts are picking to win The Basketball Tournament.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
3rd in Am. East
- 11/6L 67-42
- 11/10W 93-45
- 11/12W 75-52
- 11/16W 77-72
- 11/17W 68-59
- 11/19L 58-52
- 11/24L 73-69
- 11/30L 78-60
- 12/3W 71-60
- 12/8W 91-76
- 12/11L 80-76
- 12/16L 76-53
- 12/21HOODW 86-65
- 12/29L 74-52
- 12/31CENTW 98-48
- 1/5W 61-52
- 1/9L 66-64
- 1/12L 74-63
- 1/16W 68-49
- 1/19W 65-64
- 1/23W 74-61
- 1/26W 59-51
- 1/30W 57-49
- 2/6L 70-61
- 2/10W 67-66
- 2/13W 64-50
- 2/16W 70-66
- 2/21W 65-56
- 2/23L 84-75
- 2/27L 78-63
- 3/2W 56-53
- 3/9W 62-54
- 3/12W 90-85
- 3/16L 66-49
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A family's fight for their son en route to NCAA tournament history
One year ago, coach Ryan Odom led the UMBC Retrievers to the most shocking upset in NCAA tournament history. But off the court, he and his family were simultaneously fighting to solve a medical mystery that ailed their teenage son.
Lamb, Vermont deny UMBC repeat, win America East title game
Anthony Lamb scored 28 points, and Vermont beat Maryland-Baltimore County 66-49 on Saturday to win the America East Tournament championship and earn an NCAA Tournament bid.
Vermont on to NCAA tournament after winning America East (0:17)
Smith finds Lamb with a crafty pass for a dunk (0:10)
Lamb drills 3-pointer with hand in his face. (0:15)
Jackson scoops up loose ball for easy throwdown (0:19)
UMBC basketball coach's son battling OCD (1:00)
Jackson scores 21 to lift UMBC past Hartford 90-85 in 2OT
KJ Jackson had 21 points as Maryland-Baltimore County held on to beat Hartford 90-85 in double overtime in the America East Conference Tourney semifinals on Tuesday night.
UMBC beats Albany 62-54 in America East quarterfinals
K.J. Jackson registered 11 points as Maryland-Baltimore County beat Albany 62-54 in the America East Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday.
Placer's 3-pointer gives UMBC win over New Hampshire, 56-53
Jose Placer hit a 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds left that capped a rally from an 18-point second-half deficit and UMBC defeated New Hampshire 56-53 on Saturday.
Yeboah, Olaniyi lift Stony Brook over UMBC 78-63
Akwasi Yeboah had 16 points to lead five Stony Brook players in double figures as the Seawolves beat Maryland-Baltimore County 78-63 on Wednesday night. Elijah Olaniyi added 15 points for the Seawolves. Andrew Garcia chipped in 14, Miles Latimer...
Healy scores 21 to lift Albany (NY) over UMBC 84-75
Cameron Healy had 21 points as Albany topped Maryland-Baltimore County 84-75 on Saturday night.
Jackson scores 18 to lift UMBC past Vermont 65-56
KJ Jackson registered 18 points as Maryland-Baltimore County defeated Vermont 65-56 on Thursday night.
Jackson scores 17 to lead UMBC past Mass.-Lowell 70-66
KJ Jackson posted 17 points and six rebounds as Maryland-Baltimore County edged past UMass Lowell 70-66 on Saturday.
Sherburne scores 16 to lift UMBC over Binghamton 64-50
Joe Sherburne posted 16 points and eight rebounds as Maryland-Baltimore County beat Binghamton 64-50 on Wednesday night.
Jackson leads UMBC past Maine 67-66
KJ Jackson scored 22 points as Maryland-Baltimore County narrowly beat Maine 67-66 on Sunday. Joe Sherburne added 21 points for the Retrievers. Sherburne also had nine rebounds for the Retrievers.
Hartford pulls away in second half, beats UMBC 70-61
J.R. Lynch scored 20 of his 28 points in the second half and Hartford snapped UMBC's five-game win streak with a 70-61 victory on Wednesday night.
Sherburne leads UMBC to 57-49 win over Stony Brook
Senior Joe Sherburne had 17 points and 11 rebounds -- his fourth career double-double -- to help UMBC beat Stony Brook 57-49 on Wednesday night and extend its win streak to five games.
UMBC beats New Hampshire 59-51 for 4th straight win
K.J. Jackson scored 21 points, Joe Sherburne added 14 and UMBC defeated New Hampshire 59-51 on Saturday for the Retrievers fourth straight win.
3 brothers start for Vermont, UMBC wins 74-61
Joe Sherburne scored 20 points and UMBC beat Vermont 74-61 in their first matchup since the American East Conference tournament championship last season but it was the Catamounts that made history Wednesday night.
Council plays just 7 minutes, hits winning 3 in OT for UMBC
Freshman Jose Placer scored 22 points and Ricky Council II made a game-winning 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining in overtime to give UMBC a 65-64 comeback victory over Albany on Saturday.
Sherburne leads with 15 points, Retrievers top Binghamton
Joe Sherburne scored 15 points with nine rebounds and seven assists, leading UMBC to a 68-49 defeat of Binghamton Wednesday night, reaching three milestones during the game.
2018-19 Am. East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 14-2 | - | 27-7 |
| Stony Brook | 12-4 | 2 | 24-9 |
| UMBC | 11-5 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Hartford | 10-6 | 4 | 18-15 |
| UMass Lowell | 7-9 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Albany | 7-9 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Binghamton | 5-11 | 9 | 10-23 |
| New Hampshire | 3-13 | 11 | 5-24 |
| Maine | 3-13 | 11 | 5-27 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game67.5
Rebounds Per Game33.7
Assists Per Game13.3
Points Allowed64.024th
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 0-1 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 1 |