Wagner held of a late rally by Howard for their first NCAA Tournament win in program history Tuesday.
Wagner’s Melvin Council Jr. gestures during the first half of the team’s First Four college basketball game against Howard in the men’s NCAA Tournament on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. DAYTON, Ohio — Wagner kicked off March Madness with the first NCAA Tournament win in program history, getting 21 points from Melvin Council Jr. and holding off a late rally by Howard to win 71-68 in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Howard trailed by 17 points early in the second half but went on a late 14-2 run, closing within 69-68 on Bryce Harris’ layup with 18 seconds left. After Julian Brown hit a pair of free throws for Wagner, Howard attempted three 3-pointers in the last 6 seconds but missed them all. Tahron Allen’s layup with 16:42 left in the first half put Wagner ahead 7-6, and the Seahawks never trailed again. They built a 17-point lead in the first half and equaled that advantage early in the second.
Allen and Keyontae Lewis finished with 10 points apiece as all seven Seahawks who entered the game scored. Wagner had only seven players available for all of conference play because of injuries. “This guy right here told me to drink a lot of water because I like to drink Gatorade,” Council said, referencing Ezquerra. “Shout-out to Javi. That’s why I don’t get tired.”
In addition to Joel Scott’s 23 points and 11 rebounds, Nique Clifford scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Rams , who advance as a No. 10 seed to play No. 7 seed Texas on Thursday.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Wagner vs Howard Predictions, Picks, and Odds: March Madness Action Kicks Off in DaytonMarch Madness odds, picks and predictions for Wagner Seahawks vs Howard Bison. NCAAB betting free pick and best bet analysis for West Region.
Read more »
2024 March Madness First Four predictions, picks: Wagner vs. Howard, Virginia vs. Colorado StateThe Post’s Howie Kussoy makes his against the spread picks for Wagner vs. Howard and Virginia vs. Colorado State.
Read more »
When did the tradition of cutting down nets at the end of March Madness begin?Here’s a look at the history of cutting down nets during March Madness ahead of this year’s national tournament.
Read more »
Howard Bison and Wagner Seahawks meet in the First 4The Howard Bison square off against the Wagner Seahawks in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament. Tuesday's matchup is the first of the season between the two squads. Howard is 12-5 against the MEAC, and Wagner is 10-9 against the NEC.
Read more »
Wagner holds off Howard for First Four win in NCAA tournamentWagner, again with just seven healthy players, outlasted Howard 71-68 for the school's first NCAA tournament win Tuesday night. It advanced in the West Region to face No. 1 seed North Carolina on Thursday.
Read more »
Howard Bison and Wagner Seahawks play in the First 4The Howard Bison take on the Wagner Seahawks in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament. Tuesday's matchup is the first this season between the squads. Howard is 12-5 against the MEAC, and Wagner is 10-9 against the NEC.
Read more »