WASHINGTON (December 11, 2017) – This week's Bison Brief edition features news from men's & women's basketball and football.
Bison Brief provides a weekly recap of HU athletics so anything you missed during the week, no problem, we have you covered.
Hope everyone has safe travels during the holiday season!
MEN'S BASKETBALL
On Dec. 12, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) revealed its weekly accolades and Howard University's freshman
RJ Cole received his third rookie of the week award after his performances at Georgetown and American.
Two days later (Dec. 14), Coach
Kevin Nickelberry and the Howard University Men's Basketball team held off crosstown foe Washington Adventist, 76-65, inside Burr Gymnasium. Sophomore
Charles Williams went 10-of-19 from the field and finished with 24 points in the victory.
Howard begins a five-game road trip tonight (Dec. 18) at Jacksonville State. Game-time is slated for 8 p.m. (ET)
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Last Tuesday (Dec. 12), the conference unveiled its weekly honors where Howard University's
Tariah Johnson earned top rookie honors after guiding the squad to a overtime victory over St. Francis-Brooklyn.
Two nights later (Dec. 14), Coach
Ty Grace and the Howard University Women's Basketball team saw their three-game winning streak come to an end after an 87-53 loss at Cincinnati. Sophomore
Ayonna Williams reached double-figures, finishing with 11 points and two dimes in the loss.
HU continues its road trip in Athens, Ga. where the Georgia Bulldogs await. Tuesday's (Dec. 19) contest begins 11 a.m.
FOOTBALL
On Dec. 13, the Indiana Black Expo announced the 35th Circle City Classic® will feature the Howard University Bison and Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats. The two clubs will meet Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. This will mark 20 years since both schools played each other in the Circle City Classic®. In 1998, Howard beat B-CU by a score of 32-25 inside the RCA Dome.
"The Circle City Classic is a premier event in college football. We have fond memories of playing in this game in the 90's and look forward to the competition next year," said Dr.
Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University. "This longstanding classic has a history of showcasing universities on a national scale. We know the game will prove to be an exciting experience for our student athletes, fans and alumni."
HU finished the regular season with a 7-4 overall record and 6-2 in league play and placed second in the conference standings.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
