Freshman Burns scores season-best 26, Colgate beats UMBC
HAMILTON, N.Y. -- Freshman Jordan Burns made 12 of 15 shots for a career-high 26 points, Will Rayman hit five 3-pointers and scored 23 points, and Colgate rallied in the second half to beat Maryland-Baltimore County 93-88 on Sunday.
Colgate scored 11 straight points, with 3-pointers by Rayman and Sean O'Brien, to take a 73-70 lead with nine minutes left.
Burns made a big shot with 30 seconds left and the Raiders drew a charge on the other end. O'Brien was fouled and made two free throws to seal it before UMBC missed a pair of shots inside.
Jordan Swopshire added 17 points and O'Brien finished with 12 for Colgate (2-1). Rayman was 7 of 14 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds.
It was Colgate's most points since scoring 101 at the Citadel on Dec. 2 last season.
Jairus Lyles had 26 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and four steals for UMBC (1-3). Arkel Lamar added 24 points and eight boards. The duo combined to make five of UMBC's 14 3-pointers and K.J. Maura hit all four of his attempts from distance.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Andrew Maira
- Ralph Bretz
- Jason Rabinowitz
2023-24 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 15-1 | - | 28-7 |
| UMass Lowell | 11-5 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Bryant | 11-5 | 4 | 20-13 |
| New Hampshire | 7-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
| Binghamton | 7-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
| Maine | 7-9 | 8 | 15-17 |
| UMBC | 6-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| UAlbany | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
| NJIT | 3-13 | 12 | 7-21 |
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
| American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
| Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
| Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
| Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |
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