FINAL β’ First Four
March 17, 2026 β’ UD Arena
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ March 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: UMBC Retrievers meets Howard Bison at UD Arena.
UMBC Retrievers
Visiting Side
Howard Bison
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
UMBC Retrievers
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Howard Bison
Projected Score
UMB 72
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HOW 78
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
0 of 4 categories
- Insufficient data to confidently project a winner.
UMBC Retrievers
STAT
Howard Bison
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Howard Bison plays on familiar turf at UD Arena.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why UMBC Retrievers Could Win
UMBC Retrievers generates 77.7 points per game while shooting -.
Why Howard Bison Could Win
Howard Bison produces 77.8 points per game on 45.9% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Howard Bison's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
UD Arena
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
UMBC Retrievers (32.0%)
Howard Bison (68.0%)
Total Submissions: 57 circles
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Live Fan Arena
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