BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Skip Saunders and Derell Thompson had respective career-highs of 30 points and 12 rebounds to lead UMBC past the University at Buffalo, 103-80, in an East Coast Conference game at Alumni Hall last night. It was a season-high point total for the Retrievers, who halted a four-game losing streak and extended the Royals' to six.

Dion Andrews had six points to highlight a 22-5 run, as the visitors finally broke away for an 83-60 lead with 7:28 left.