Howard Bison vs. UMBC Retrievers

We are targeting a high-possession shootout as both teams enter the First Four on dominant offensive runs; Howard has averaged 84.2 PPG during an eight-game win streak, while UMBC enters on a 12-game streak led by DJ Armstrong Jr., who is coming off a 33-point performance in the conference final. With Howard ranking 10th nationally in forced turnovers and both teams actively looking to 'speed things up' in transition, this matchup is positioned to replicate the 172-point total from their previous head-to-head meeting.