UMBC Defeats Morgan State 85-50 to Advance to 410 Invitational Final

The lopsided victory sends the Retrievers straight to the tournament championship game. They will face Towson on Sunday afternoon at Towson University, with tip-off scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

UMBC seized control during a runaway second quarter by outscoring the Bears 21-7. Baynes drained her perimeter shot with 2:01 left on the clock before halftime, stretching the lead to 20 points for the first time in the contest.

The margin continued to widen after the break. The Retrievers tacked on another 21 points while holding Morgan State to just eight in the third quarter, eventually claiming a 31-point advantage when Alaina Williams scored on a putback at the 1:58 mark.

UMBC vs. Morgan State (410 Invitational) Postgame Presser (11/13/26) — UMBCAthletics

Sophomore standout Heidi Williams delivered her third double-double, anchoring the floor with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Williams also contributed four steals and three assists.

Support came from across the lineup as Baynes finished with 11 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Kennedy Austin chipped in 10 points and five rebounds, marking her second straight game in double figures.

UMBC Women's Basketball vs Morgan State — UMBCAthletics

Candice Hill’s squad maintained relentless pressure on defense, forcing 26 turnovers while committing only 14. Through the first four games of the season, UMBC boasts a turnover differential of plus-56.

At the free-throw line, the Retrievers converted 30 attempts. That mark represents the program’s highest total in a single game since Nov. 17, 2024, when they made 32 against the same Morgan State opponent.

With four consecutive victories by margins of 24 points or more, UMBC opens a season 4-0 for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign. The team meets Towson on Nov. 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM/3:30 PM for the tournament title.