Who's Playing

UMBC @ Hartford

Current Records: UMBC 13-13; Hartford 9-17

What to Know

The Hartford Hawks and the UMBC Retrievers are set to square off in an America East matchup at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 23 at Chase Family Arena. Hartford should still be feeling good after a win, while UMBC will be looking to get back in the win column.

It was a close one, but on Sunday the Hawks sidestepped the Stony Brook Seawolves for a 74-70 victory.

Meanwhile, the oddsmakers predicted a rough game for the Retrievers this past Saturday, and boy were they were right. Their bruising 86-59 loss to the Vermont Catamounts might stick with them for a while.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Hartford is expected to win a tight contest Wednesday. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Hartford, who are 13-13 against the spread.

It was close but no cigar for Hartford as they fell 68-64 to UMBC in the teams' previous meeting earlier this month. Maybe the Hawks will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Chase Family Arena -- West Hartford, Connecticut
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hawks are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Retrievers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

UMBC have won nine out of their last 15 games against Hartford.

  • Feb 09, 2022 - UMBC 68 vs. Hartford 64
  • Jan 17, 2021 - UMBC 57 vs. Hartford 49
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Hartford 70 vs. UMBC 63
  • Feb 05, 2020 - UMBC 70 vs. Hartford 59
  • Jan 22, 2020 - UMBC 69 vs. Hartford 60
  • Mar 12, 2019 - UMBC 90 vs. Hartford 85
  • Feb 06, 2019 - Hartford 70 vs. UMBC 61
  • Jan 09, 2019 - Hartford 66 vs. UMBC 64
  • Mar 06, 2018 - UMBC 75 vs. Hartford 60
  • Feb 27, 2018 - UMBC 62 vs. Hartford 53
  • Jan 15, 2018 - UMBC 78 vs. Hartford 56
  • Feb 09, 2017 - Hartford 84 vs. UMBC 77
  • Jan 11, 2017 - UMBC 84 vs. Hartford 68
  • Feb 17, 2016 - Hartford 88 vs. UMBC 65
  • Jan 21, 2016 - Hartford 98 vs. UMBC 87