State men
UMBC wins third straight, 90-68 over Delaware State
Jairus Lyles hit four 3-pointers and scored 24 points Wednesday night as host UMBC cruised to a 90-68 win over Delaware State.
The Retrievers (3-0) have won three straight to open the season.
Lyles made nine of his 14 shots and pulled down seven rebounds. K.J. Maura hit three 3s and finished with 19 points and six assists for UMBC, which was 10-of-21 shooting from long range. Nolan Gerrity added 13 points and 10 boards for the Retrievers.
UMBC used a 25-6 scoring stretch that turned an 18-17 lead into a 43-23 advantage at the break. Gerrity started the outburst with a layup, followed by a 3-pointer and by Lyles Maura's layup.
Delaware State (1-2) never seriously threatened in the second half.
DeAndre Haywood scored 20 points to lead the Hornets. DeVaughn Mallory had 13 points.
Jarred Jones (John Carroll) made a jumper with 2:34 left in regulation and after a steal by Kostecka on the defensive end for Loyola (1-2), James Fives pulled down an offensive rebound to set up Kostecka's tying shot.
Junior Robinson led Mount St. Mary's with 16 points. Jordan Murphy had 18 points for Minneosta.