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Howard University Claims Historic NCAA Tournament Victory!

3/18/2026

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Howard University earned its first NCAA Tournament victory by defeating UMBC 86-83 in the First Four on March 17, 2026.
Bryce Harris led Howard with 19 points and 14 rebounds, hitting a jumper in the final seconds.
Ose Okojie added a career-high 23 points.
UMBC's DJ Armstrong scored 17 points, but their late rally fell short.
Howard will face top-seeded Michigan in the next round.

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Howard University earned its first NCAA Tournament victory by defeating UMBC 86-83 in the First Four on March 17, 2026.
Bryce Harris led Howard with 19 points and 14 rebounds, hitting a jumper in the final seconds.
Ose Okojie added a career-high 23 points.
UMBC's DJ Armstrong scored 17 points, but their late rally fell short.
Howard will face top-seeded Michigan in the next round.