UMBC men’s basketball’s Bryce Johnson has overcome a series of personal challenges to become a standout college player.

ALBANY — When he declared this past weekend’s matchup against Binghamton a must-win game, University at Albany men’s basketball coach Dwayne Killings knew what he was doing.

Albany (NY) and UMBC will face off in a matchup of America East opponents. The teams square off Thursday for the first time this season.