UMBC Retrievers vs. Vermont Catamounts: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch UMBC vs. Vermont basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 10, 2024 at 1:50 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

UMBC is giving their home crowd exactly what they were hoping for. They have jumped out to a quick 35-27 lead against Vermont.

UMBC came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Vermont Catamounts @ UMBC Retrievers

Current Records: Vermont 18-6, UMBC 7-17

How To Watch

When: Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET
Where: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena -- Baltimore, Maryland
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $17.85

What to Know

UMBC will be in front of their home fans on Saturday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They and the Vermont Catamounts will face off in an America East battle at 1:00 p.m. ET at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

The oddsmakers set the bar high, but UMBC and the River Hawks didn't disappoint and broke past the 163 point over/under on Thursday. The Retrievers fell 93-80 to the River Hawks. UMBC has struggled against the River Hawks recently, as their match on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

UMBC struggled to work together and finished the game with only six assists. They are winless (0-3) when they just don't pass the ball.

Meanwhile, Vermont unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Highlanders by a score of 63-61. Vermont didn't live up to their potential and found themselves falling short of the advantage oddsmakers thought they had coming into the game.

The Retrievers have not been sharp recently as the team's lost 12 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season. As for the Catamounts, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-6.

UMBC came up short against the Catamounts in their previous matchup back in January, falling 77-72. Will UMBC have more luck at home instead of on the road?