UMBC Retrievers 83, Howard Bison 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-17 · Winner: Howard Bison
Howard Bison defeated UMBC Retrievers 86–83 on 2026-03-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 3:42 swung win probability 64% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UMBC Retrievers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 41 | 42 | 83 |
| Howard Bison | 49 | 37 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 3:42 swung win probability 64% → 96%.
Why UMBC Retrievers lost
- Lost H1 41-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 3:42 (win probability 64% → 96% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Bison | 9–0 | H1 17:04 | 48% → 78% |
| Howard Bison | 8–0 | H1 12:17 | 62% → 86% |
| Howard Bison | 12–0 | H1 3:42 | 64% → 96% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 9–0 | H2 0:43 | 100% → 93% |