UMBC Retrievers vs Howard Bison, NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Midwest Region First Four
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
 UMBC | 41 | 42 | 83 |
 HOW | 49 | 37 | 86 |
Who won: Howard 86-83
The Howard Bison beat the UMBC Retrievers 86-83 in NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Midwest Region First Four on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at UD Arena. The Howard outscored the UMBC 49-41 in the 1st half. Ose Okojie led the Howard in points (23). Jah'Likai King led the UMBC in points (19).
Team stats
UMBCHOW 29-56FG29-61
52Field Goal %48
9-223PT10-21
41Three Point %48
16-24FT18-25
67Free Throw %72
32Rebounds38
6Offensive Rebounds12
26Defensive Rebounds26
11Assists14
6Steals3
2Blocks1
9Turnovers8
0Team Turnovers0
9Total Turnovers8
0Technical Fouls0
0Total Technical Fouls0
0Flagrant Fouls0
13Points Off Turnovers13
5Fast Break Points4
34Points in Paint34
20Fouls20
4Largest Lead14
1Lead Change1
3Percent Led93
