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March Madness: UMBC, Howard to tip off 2026 tourney
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 3:11 PM ET
Summary: UMBC Retrievers and Howard Bison meet in First Four of 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
WHO: UMBC Retrievers and Howard Bison
WHAT: First Four matchup in NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
WHERE: Dayton
WHY: To compete for a spot in the Round of 64
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