UMBC didn’t let a struggling opponent hang around. The Retrievers controlled the night and pulled away for a 79-62 win over Binghamton on Feb. 5, 2026, continuing a strong stretch of play.

The victory moves UMBC to 13-8 on the season, matching the eye test of its recent WLWWW form. Binghamton, coming in at 5-18 and WLLLL over its last five, couldn’t generate enough sustained offense to challenge down the stretch.

Game flow: UMBC separates and closes

With no period-by-period scoring available, the final margin tells the story: UMBC created separation over the course of 40 minutes and maintained it. A 17-point win in conference season is typically built on consistency — avoiding empty possessions, limiting extended droughts, and turning good stretches into a decisive cushion — and UMBC checked those boxes in a wire-to-wire type of performance.

What it means

UMBC: At 13-8, the Retrievers continue to bank wins they’re expected to take, a key ingredient for positioning as the schedule tightens. The recent WLWWW run now looks less like a blip and more like a baseline, especially with the offense pushing the score to 79.

Binghamton: The Bearcats’ season continues to slide at 5-18. The WLLLL form line reflects the larger issue: too many games where the margin grows and the comeback window closes early. A 62-point output left little room for error, and the deficit only widened.

Up next

The game was played at a venue listed as TBD. UMBC will try to carry this result forward and keep stacking wins, while Binghamton searches for a response after another setback.