UMBC Grabs First Conference Win

There are few players in the country as hot as UMBC's Darryl Proctor right now. The senior forward poured in 26 points on 12-of-14 shooting to lead the Retrievers to their first America East win of the season, a 61-59 victory over Maine at RAC Arena Saturday night. Proctor, who also had 8 rebounds, is averaging 27 point, 8 boards and shooting 65 percent over his last 3 games. Rich Flemming added 11 points and grabbed 7 caroms, while Jay Greene dished out a season-high 11 assists. Mark Socoby tallied a team-high 20 for the Black Bears who dropped to 1-2 in the league.

In non-league action, Hartford fell at Yale 71-63. Jaret von Rosenberg all scorers with 24 points and grabbed a career-high 8 boards, while Andres Torres contributed 14 points and had a career-high five steals. Binghamton had its six-game win streak snapped as Utah Valley downed the Bearcats 80-70 in Orem, Utah. Emanuel Mayben and D.J. Rivera paced Binghamton with 17 points apiece.

Maine Goes Over .500 With Win

Mark Socoby scored a game-high 21 points to lead Maine to its second straight win. Junior Bernal added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Also on Monday, Will Harris scored a career-high 21 points and Tim Ambrose contributed 17, but Albany was edged by Lehigh 65-64.

Maine Wins 100 Club Classic, UMBC Opens With Win

Maine won the 100 Club Classic with a 60-47 victory over host Kennesaw State on Saturday. Mark Socoby, who recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the title game, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Troy Barnies also scored 16 for the 2-0 Black Bears. UMBC raised its 2008 America East Championship banner and then saw five players score in double figures in a 91-54 win over Stevenson. Darryl Proctor had a game-high 20 points and added nine rebounds. Jay Greene and rookie Chauncey Gilliam each scored 17 points, with Greene dishing nine assists.

Darryl Monroe (19 points, 17 rebounds) made two free throws with 0.7 seconds left to lead George Mason to an 80-79 win over Vermont at a soldout Patrick Gym. Mike Trimboli, who scored four of his nine points in overtime, had given the Catamounts a 79-78 lead with 1:13 to play. Marqus Blakely filled the stat line with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks and 4 steals before he fouled out with 3:31 left in overtime.

New Hampshire starts its season Sunday when the Wildcats entertain Suffolk at 1.