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UMBC opens second half on 22-2 run to beat Drexel, 85-60

UMBC topples Drexel with a big run to start the second half.

Drexel forward T.J. Bickerstaff accounted for the Dragons' only two points (on free throws) during UMBC's game-changing 22-2 run to start the second half. Drexel lost, 85-60.
Drexel forward T.J. Bickerstaff accounted for the Dragons' only two points (on free throws) during UMBC's game-changing 22-2 run to start the second half. Drexel lost, 85-60.Read moreTIM TAI / Staff Photographer
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K.J. Jackson had 19 points as host Maryland-Baltimore County romped past Drexel, 85-60, on Saturday.

UMBC (5-3) started the second half with a 22-2 run as Drexel’s offense struggled. T.J. Bickerstaff’s two free throws were the only Drexel points in the first eight minutes. Camren Wynter finally got the Dragons a field goal with 11:53 to play, but UMBC had taken control of the game.

Drexel wasn’t able to cut the lead under 20 points the rest of the way.

Daniel Akin added a career-high 18 points for the Retrievers, while Dimitrije Spasojevic chipped in 15.

Jack Schwietz had 10 points and six assists for Maryland-Baltimore County (5-3).

Sam Green had a career-high 16 points for the Dragons (4-4). Zach Walton added 13 points and James Butler had nine rebounds and three blocks.