The Howard University men's basketball team faces Michigan in the NCAA Round of 64 on March 19 at 7:10 p.m. ET, following a nine-game win streak. The Bison recently topped UMBC 86-83 in the First Four, with Ose Okojie scoring a career-high 23 points. Michigan, ranked third, is coming off a loss to Purdue in the Big Ten championship, suffering a setback after a strong season.

By the Numbers
  • Howard averages 20.0 points margin of victory during its nine-game win streak.
  • Michigan ranks second nationally in field goal defense at 38% and fifth in assists at 18.5 per game.
State of Play
  • Howard boasts three players averaging over 17 points per game during the streak.
  • Michigan features four starters scoring in double figures, led by Yaxel Lendeborg at 14.6 points.
What's Next

The winner of this matchup will advance to play the victor of the Georgia versus Saint Louis game in the Round of 32.

Bottom Line

With strong performances and high stakes, this opening game is crucial for both teams, setting the tone for their tournament journey ahead.