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Howard squeaks past UMBC for first NCAA Tournament win ever
- Howard clinched its first NCAA Tournament win with a late 13-second jumper by Bryce Harris, sealing an 86-83 victory over UMBC.
- Ose Okojie led Howard with 23 points, helping the Bison overcome a late UMBC push.
- UMBC pushed back late but could not overcome Howard’s first-half lead, with Jah’Likah King adding key late layups.
- Howard's Bryce Harris, MEAC player of the year, contributed crucial points and foul trouble impacted the endgame.
- The Bison improved to 24-10 and earned a Midwest Region matchup against top-seeded Michigan.
- UMBC’s bid for its first March Madness win since 2018 remained elusive despite a push in the final minutes.
- Howard’s win advances the Bison to the Midwest Region with a 24-10 record.
- The First Four victory came at Dayton, Ohio, close to both programs’ campuses.
- The game featured late free throws and a critical defensive stand in the final seconds.
- Howard’s win marks a historic milestone for the program in NCAA Tournament play.
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