Wagner wins First Four game vs. Howard: Meet UNC's opponent in March Madness first round

Posted Mar 20, 2024
The Wagner Seahawks are soaring after their first NCAA Tournament win in school history. The Seahawks defeated the Howard Bison, 71-68, in a First Four matchup Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio, securing a first-round matchup with No. 1 seed North Carolina on Thursday. Wagner got off to a fast start and led by as many as 17 points in the first half. (USA Today)

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