Mark's jumper sends Texas forward; Howard wins first
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DAYTON, Ohio, Texas advanced in the NCAA Tournament after Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper with 1.1 seconds remaining, giving the Longhorns a 68-66 First Four win over North Carolina State on Tuesday night. Mark scored 17 points as Texas (19-14) earned an 11-seed in the West and will face sixth-seeded BYU in Portland on Thursday. In other First Four action, Howard defeated UMBC 86-83 for the program's first NCAA Tournament victory, while Miami (Ohio) entered Dayton following a 31-1 season with concerns over its strength of schedule. Several close finishes occurred. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Regular seasons completed; Miami (Ohio) finished 31-1 but lacked Quadrant 1 opponents.
- Conference tournament losses (e.g., Miami's MAC loss) influenced selection uncertainty.
- NCAA Selection Sunday assigned First Four games in Dayton for lower-seeded matchups.
- First Four results: Texas beat NC State 68-66 (Mark's 1.1s jumper); Howard beat UMBC 86-83.
- Winners advance to regional sites: Texas to play BYU in Portland; Howard to face Michigan.
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- The NCAA Tournament isn't just about the big names. It's about the underdogs and the thrill of the game. If you're a fan of college basketball, these close finishes and unexpected victories are what make March Madness so exciting. Check the schedule and don't miss the next round of games.
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Texas and Howard benefited directly: Texas secured advancement in the NCAA bracket with Tramon Mark's game-winning shot, and Howard earned its program's first NCAA Tournament victory, both gaining momentum and the opportunity to face higher-seeded opponents.
NC State and UMBC suffered immediate tournament exits: NC State lost a late lead and the First Four game to Texas, while UMBC fell 86-83 to Howard, ending both teams' March runs and altering regional matchups.
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