US EditionHoward University Beats UMBC for First NCAA Tournament Win in Program History
Howard secured its first NCAA Tournament win by holding UMBC behind strong inside scoring and free throws, advancing to face top-seeded Michigan Thursday.
- On Tuesday, Howard Bison played its first NCAA Tournament game in the First Four at UD Arena in Dayton, tipping off at 6:40 p.m. ET on truTV with streaming on Sling.
- Making its third appearance in four years, Howard entered seeking a first win under coach Kenneth Blakeney while UMBC Retrievers arrived with postseason pedigree after their 2018 upset of Virginia.
- At halftime, Howard led 49-41 and pushed the advantage to 61-48 early in the second half, paced by Ose Okojie's 19 points, nine offensive rebounds, and 11-for-14 free-throw shooting.
- Howard's victory also halted UMBC's 12-game run and sets up a matchup with 1-seed Michigan on Thursday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
- Given the teams' profiles, the game was widely expected to be close, with FanDuel odds favoring UMBC by 1� points, and Howard features two 17.1-point scorers, but has a 14.1% turnover rate.
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Howard's First NCAA Tournament Win Was A Long Time Coming
March came in like a lion last night. An off-balance three-pointer from UMBC at the buzzer caromed off the backboard, allowing Howard University to survive a crazy and clutch comeback and advance to the main pool of the NCAA men's tournament. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAA5nqPsH-w Howard’s win, which was in a “first four” play-in game but is being accepted as the first March Madness win in school history, made me really happy. Like all of…
Howard University beats UMBC for first NCAA tournament win in program history
Bryce Harris scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, hitting a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds left to lift Howard University to an 86–83 win over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
The Toronto Star
Howard holds off UMBC in First Four for its first March Madness win
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament
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