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A quick timeline of the UMBC men’s basketball team’s 2018 history-making trip to the NCAA tournament. THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Guard K.J. Maura named America East Conference Defensive Player of the...

When UMBC dethroned the University of Vermont, 65 – 62, to win the America East men’s basketball champion ship on March 10, few anticipated the journey ahead. A stunning three-point shot by Jairus...

When the team returned from Charlotte, the UMBC community greeted them in the new Event Center with a celebration befitting their achievements. UMBC shocked the world, and we will never forget it....

As the team captured the nation’s heart on the court, Zach Seidel ’12, M.S. ’15, captivated Twitter with his snarky-yet-respectful play-by-play of the game. And as the team found themselves the...

As a student, Cara Dekelbaum ’16, jazz performance, couldn’t talk much about her part-time job; as much as they love what they do, mascots traditionally don’t reveal their identities while they’re...