Box Score Tampa, Fl. – The UMBC men's basketball dropped a 92-63 decision against the South Florida Bulls on Sunday afternoon at Yuengling Center.
 
Junior guard Jah'Likai King paced the Retrievers with 20 points and junior guard Ace Valentine was also in double-figures with 10 points and added a team-high seven rebounds.
 
The score was deadlocked at 13-13 with 13:49 remaining in the first half as Valentine converted a jumper after a turnover.  The hosts then scored seven straight points and took their first double-figure lead at 26-15 with 8:56 left after a tip-in by Izaiyah Nelson (20 points).
 
The Bulls (7-5) expanded their lead to 45-29 at intermission. The Retrievers were never able to make a run in the second half as the hosts cruised.  Guard Joseph Pinion hit seven treys and finished with 25 points to pace the Bulls. 

UMBC (6-6) will travel to Coppin State on Monday, December 29.