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Armstrong's 33 helps UMBC clinch America East title, NCAA bid
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Armstrong's 33 helps UMBC clinch America East title, NCAA bid

  • UMBC defeats Vermont 74-59 to win the America East championship and earn an NCAA tournament bid.
  • UMBC earns its first NCAA bid since 2018 after the title game.
  • Armstrong hits a critical four-point play during the late-minute run.
  • Armstrong finished 9 of 11 from the field and 8 of 9 from the line.
  • Vermont led in the first half before UMBC surged late.
  • UMBC finished 15-2 at home and went undefeated against America East foes at home.
  • DJ Armstrong Jr. was a key scoring threat, delivering multiple late-game points.
  • Vermont, coached by TJ Long and Gus Yalden contributions, fell in the final.
  • Armstrong's performance with three-pointers helped push UMBC ahead late.
  • UMBC's NCAA bracket projection placed them as a 16-seed in Lunardi's latest update.
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Armstrong scores career-high 33 points, UMBC returns to NCAA Tournament after 74-59 win over Vermont
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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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