UMBC (+14.6 scoring margin) played Howard (+12.3 scoring margin). The projected total was 140 points; the actual total was 169. Howard held statistical advantages in 2 of 3 key categories.
Howard defeated UMBC 86-83 in a closely contested game.
Same-seed matchup — no historical upset rate applies
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