King scores 21, Armstrong hits 3 at OT buzzer again, UMBC defeats Wagner 71-70 in OT
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12:42 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025
By The Associated Press
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jah'likai King had 21 points and DJ Armstrong hit a buzzer beating 3-pointer for the second straight game in UMBC's 71-70 overtime victory against Wagner on Sunday.
Armstrong, who hit a step-back 3 to beat Morgan State 81-79, forced a shot over two defenders to give the Retrievers this win.
King also contributed five rebounds for the Retrievers (3-1). Caden Diggs scored 14 points while going 5 of 13 from the floor, including 0 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the line and added 10 rebounds. Armstrong had 12 points and shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line.
Nick Jones finished with 20 points and three steals for the Seahawks (0-4). Binael Basil added 14 points and seven rebounds for Wagner.
Up next
UMBC plays Wednesday against George Washington on the road, and Wagner visits Georgetown on Saturday.
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