Back in the big dance are the Howard Bison. For the third time in four years, Howard is in the NCAA men’s tournament and will play University of Maryland Baltimore County Tuesday night as part of the First 4 from Dayton, Ohio.
Howard won the MEAC Tournament, hold a 23-10 record and have won eight straight games. UMBC (24-8) won the America East conference and have won 12 straight games.
“We have earned it,” Howard coach Kenny Blakeney told WTOP.
“I am so psyched and happy for our university. This brand Howard means so much to so many people and I hope we make each and every person that loves this university as much as we do proud.”
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