Penn basketball vs. UMBC liveblog - Brought to you by Blarney Stone

It's been eight long months since the college basketball season ended, but the Quakers are back on the hardcourt tonight for the start of the season at Maryland-Baltimore County. The Retrievers finished last season a 5-25, but both teams have a clean slate and a hopeful outlook for a new year.

Follow along in the liveblog below as editors Kevin Esteves and Brian Kotloff relay the action. And pay attention for a special deal from our sponsors at The Blarney Stone!

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