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Howard held off UMBC 86-83 in the First Four at UD Arena to earn its first NCAA tournament win, led by career-high 23 points from Ose Okojie and 19 points with 14 rebounds from Bryce Harris; the Bison advance to Buffalo to face No. 1 seed Michigan in the Midwest region.
The Louisville Cardinals will face off against the UMBC Retrievers in their season opener. UMBC, led by coach Jim Ferry, has undergone significant roster changes with 11 new players joining the team. The Retrievers are known for their up-tempo style of play but struggle defensively. Louisville is favored to win, and the game will also honor the late legendary coach Denny Crum.