UMBC Retrievers @ Binghamton Bearcats
Walker scores 21 points, Walsh adds double-double to lead Binghamton past UMBC 87-82
ByData Skrive
Jan 5, 2026, 07:12 am
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- — Chris Walker scored 21 points, Gavin Walsh added 18 points to go with 17 rebounds and Binghamton beat UMBC 87-82 on Saturday in the America East Conference opener for both teams.
Walker also contributed five rebounds for the Bearcats (9-7, 1-0). Wes Peterson and Nehemiah Benson each added 14 points and Tymu Chenery had 10.
Bryce Johnson finished with 23 points for the Retrievers (8-8, 0-1). Marcus Banks added 17 points for UMBC. Marlon Short also put up 13 points.
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Game Information
Binghamton, NY
Referee:William Flowers Jr.
Referee:Ed Corbett Jr.
Referee:Mike Evans
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| America East ConferenceAmerica East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 14-2 | - | 24-9 |
| Vermont | 12-4 | 2 | 22-12 |
| NJIT | 10-6 | 4 | 16-17 |
| UMass Lowell | 9-7 | 5 | 15-18 |
| UAlbany | 7-9 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Maine | 6-10 | 8 | 8-24 |
| New Hampshire | 5-11 | 9 | 9-21 |
| Bryant | 5-11 | 9 | 9-22 |
| Binghamton | 4-12 | 10 | 8-23 |
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