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Armstrong scores career-high 33 points, UMBC returns to NCAA Tournament after 74-59 win over Vermont

DJ Armstrong scored a career-high 33 points to lead UMBC to a 74-59 win in the America East title game.
UMBC will play in the NCAA Tournament for the third time, first bid since 2018.
Armstrong and Odunowo combined to go 10-for-10 from the free-throw line in the final stretch.
Vermont was led by TJ Long with 17 points, as UMBC pulled away late in the game.
UMBC finished 15-2 at home this season and was undefeated at home against America East opponents.
The victory secures UMBC a spot in the NCAA Tournament, with pairings to be announced soon.
Armstrong's late three-pointer burst helped UMBC establish a 64-56 lead with under two minutes left.
Armstrong connected on 8 of 9 free throws and shot 9 of 11 from the field for the night.
Ace Valentine added 13 points for UMBC, going 7-for-7 at the free-throw line.
Vermont’s free-throw struggles hurt them as they made only 4 of 10 from the line.

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