2025 marks PressBox’s ninth annual Best Of edition celebrating the top people, performances and moments of the year.
Best Sequel
In March 2018, UMBC men’s basketball became the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed in the first round of the NCAA Tournament when the Retrievers beat Virginia, 74-54.
In November, a worthy sequel was authored when UMBC women’s basketball beat the Cavaliers, 61-56, at Virginia.
It was the program’s first-ever victory against a Power Four opponent, giving second-year coach Candice Hill a signature win. Junior forward Gabby Scott and freshman guard Heidi Williams led the way with 14 points apiece.
See Also:
• Candice Hill: UMBC Women’s Basketball ‘Can Be Baltimore’s Team’
Photo Credit: Treyvon Stewart/UMBC Athletics
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