BALTIMORE � For the first time since joining the America East Conference in 2003, the UMBC swimming and diving programs enter the season not as conference champions. Despite having the conference's Most Outstanding Male Swimmer, Mohamed Hussein, the Most Outstanding Male Diver, Andrew Eckhoff, and the Women's Coaches' Award Recipient, Abbey McKenney, the Retrievers were knocked off at the 2012 championships by meet host Boston University. Last year's results, however, may be just what program needs to take the next step.