Howard head coach Kenneth Blakeney, center, and Howard players celebrate at the conclusion of the second half in a First Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against UMBC, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Howard guard Ose Okojie (11), center, reacts after scoring and drawing a foul during the first half in a First Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against UMBC, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
UMBC forward Caden Diggs (11), center, scores at the basket as Howard guard Cam Gillus (2), left, and center Danas Kazakevicius (13), right, defend during the first half in a First Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
UMBC guard Jah'likai King (4) scores at the basket as Howard guard Alex Cotton (4) defends during the first half in a First Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Howard guard Bryce Harris (34) reacts off the bench following a made basket during the first half in a First Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against UMBC, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
