College Basketball VAVELAmerica East Tournament quarterfinal: UMBC Retrievers 62-54 Albany Great DanesThe Retrievers moved into the America East semifinals after a win at home vs AlbanyUMBC's defense played a key role in helping them get past AlbanyBy Noel John AlbertoMarch 10, 2019 1:04 PM ET Jose Placer of UMBC racing off to the basket after he steals the ball UMBC's mascot True Grit on the floor during a break in the action UMBC head coach Ryan Odom trying to direct his team on offense UMBC's Arkel Lamar taking a shot UMBC's KJ Jackson dunking during the second half of their win against Albany UMBC players huddle after a foul by Albany late in the game