WASHINGTON (November 29, 2021) – Howard University men's basketball team looks to bounce back in a nonconference matchup at Mount St. Mary's (MSM). Tuesday's (Nov. 30) showdown is scheduled for 7 p.m. inside Knott Arena.
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
Tuesday's matchup will be the sixth meeting between Howard and Mount St. Mary's with The Mount leading the all-time series, 4-1.
HOWARD
Coach
Kenneth Blakeney and the Bison enter with top scoring attack in the league, averaging 82.0 points.
Freshman
Elijah Hawkins (Washington), redshirt sophomore
Steve Settle, III (Glenarden, Md.) and
Kyle Foster (Hampton, Va.) rank among the conference's top scorers, sitting fourth (14.0 ppg), fifth (13.7 ppg) and sixth (13.6 ppg), respectively.
MOUNT ST. MARY'S
Like HU, the Mountaineers (2-5) are looking to rebound after a home loss against Navy, 67-40. MSM shot a season-low 23-percent (11-of-47) from the field, including 10-percent (2-of-20) from long range.
Jalen Benjamin is the lone Mountaineer scoring double figures with 13.1 ppg.
LAST TIMEOUT
Friday (Nov. 26), the Bison dropped a heartbreaker against Austin Peay, 69-67, at The Burr.
Foster and graduate
Tai Bibbs (Chicago) led the way with 12 points apiece while Hawkins added 11 points, six dimes, five boards and five steals (career-high) in a losing effort.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Saturday (Dec. 4), HU takes on crosstown rival American inside Burr Gymnasium. Tipoff is slated for 5:30 p.m.
Season tickets for the 2021-22 men's and women's basketball season are on sale now. To purchase tickets, visit
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