Howard Edges UMBC in Overtime Thriller to Open March Madness
Howard University claimed an 86-83 overtime victory over UMBC in the opening game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament First Four on March 17-18, securing their first-ever NCAA Tournament win in thrilling fashion. The Bison's late surge and strong defense in extra time highlighted the underdog spirit of the First Four, with intense final minutes featuring clutch plays and crowd energy in Dayton. This sets up more bracket-busting potential as the full tournament unfolds.
