WASHINGTON (February 13, 2023) - Coming off a thrilling 86-85 slugfest victory over Delaware State University Saturday (Feb. 11), the Howard University men's basketball team will be looking to continue its current win streak when it hosts the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Monday (Feb. 13) at 7:30 p.m. in Burr Gymnasium.
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The game will be carried on
www.hubison.com and there will be
live stats.
LAST TIMEOUT
Graduate guard
Jelani Williams (Washington) made the big shots down the stretch for the Bison (15-10, 7-1 MEAC), including the deciding basket in overtime. Williams led his team with a double-double (19 points & 12 rebounds).
As important as Williams' offense was to the win, it was some key defensive plays by redshirt junior forward
Steve Settle, III (Glenarden, Md.) and freshman forward
Shy Odom (Roxbury, Mass.). It was Odom, who helped set up the game winner, with a steal that led to the win. Settle got into the act by making a steal that sealed the deal for the Bison in a game that featured 22 lead changes and 14 ties.
"It is this kind of effort that prepares you for the conference run and the tournament," said surprisingly calm Head Coach
Kenneth Blakeney following the game. "This was a hostile environment and we found a way to win. That is the culture we are trying to establish here at Howard."
MATCHUP PREVIEW
SERIES RECORD
The Bison hold a 13-10 advantage in the series, dating back to 2006.
HOWARD
Howard will need another strong effort against the Hawks, who are having their best season in years. UMES is currently 14-9 (6-2 MEAC), good for second place in the MEAC behind the Bison. UMES handed Howard its only loss in conference play this season back on January 9. The Bison have not lost since.
MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
The veteran Hawks, who had their seven-game win streak snapped in their home loss to Norfolk State Saturday, are led by senior guard Kevon Vayles (12.0 ppg), graduate guard Zion Styles (10.9 ppg, 39 steals), senior guard Da'Shawn Phillip (10.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg), graduate forward Nathaniel Pollard (10.1 ppg, 8.4 rpg) and graduate guard Ahamdou Fofana (6.2 ppg, team-leading 52 assists).
NEXT UP
Howard travels to Baltimore, Md., to take on the Eagles of Coppin State Saturday (Feb. 18) at 4 p.m.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
