Howard gets its first March Madness win, holding off UMBC, 86-83, in the First Four

Howard men's basketball earned the first NCAA Tournament victory in program history by beating UMBC, 86-83, in the First Four on Tuesday night.

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— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) March 18, 2026

One thing I’ve always appreciated about Howard HC Kenny Blakeney while covering this team is how he uses basketball as a microcosm for the bigger picture of his players.

He says he hopes he’s set his guys up for the future through this sport they all love so much. pic.twitter.com/3U7uSs2j06

— Melissa Y. Kim (@melissaykim) March 18, 2026

It is a great day to be a Bison. Congratulations, @HUMensBB. Keep dancing! https://t.co/tyw3ZW9fEo

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) March 18, 2026

Howard HC Kenneth Blakeney spoke to @JennyDell_ after leading his Bison to the W 👇 pic.twitter.com/aOKXPlt8QF

— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) March 18, 2026