Howard Wins First March Madness Game; Texas Survives NC State in First Four

Howard University achieved its first-ever NCAA Tournament win, defeating UMBC 86-83 with a late jumper by Bryce Harris. Texas also advanced by narrowly beating NC State on a buzzer-beater, highlighting the competitive intensity of the First Four round. These wins mark historic and dramatic moments early in March Madness, setting an exciting tone as the tournament progresses.