WASHINGTON (November 12, 2024) – Howard University men's basketball team heads to Atlanta for the HBCU All-Star Challenge, squaring off against the Tennessee State (TSU) Tigers. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m.
 
GAME 4
 
EVENT: HBCU All Stars Classic
PARTICIPANTS: Howard University (Bison) vs. Tennessee State University (Tigers) 
DATE: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Clark Atlanta Epps Gym (Atlanta, Ga.)
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Monday (Nov. 11), senior guard Marcus Dockery (Washington) scored a game-high 23 points to lead four players in double figures as the Bison (1-2) defeated Dillard (La.), 91-73, inside Burr Gymnasium.
 
TSU (1-2), from the Ohio Valley Conference, enters the game following an 81-66 loss at Wyoming. The Tigers were led in scoring by Brandon Weston (18 points), Aaron Nkrumah (13 points) and Amir Langlass (11 points).
 
SERIES RECORD
 
This is the second meeting between the two institutions. On Dec. 15, 1986, the Tigers prevailed, 88-68, in the Chicago Classic.
 
THE COACHES
 
Howard is coached by Kenneth Blakeney (Duke, '95), who is in his sixth season and has led the Bison to two straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament titles and NCAA Tournament appearances.
 
TSU is coached by Brian "Penny" Collins (Belmont, '06), who is in his seventh season.
 
PLAYERS TO WATCH 
 
HOWARD PROBABLE STARTERS
 
No.      Name                          2024-25 Stats            
3          Jaren Johnson             6.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg
1          Anwar Gill                   7.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg & eight assists
5          Marcus Dockery          14.7 ppg, 48-percent from three
7          Blake Harper               11.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg & team-leading 10 assists
34        Bryce Harris                8.7 ppg, 7.0 rpg
 
HOWARD KEY RESERVES
 
No.      Name                          2024-25 Stats            
8          Joshua Strong             8.0 ppg, 64-percent from three
11        Ose Okojie                  5.0 ppg, two blocks
 
TSU PROBABLE STARTERS
 
No.      Name                          2024-25 Stats            
20        Brandon Weston        14.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg
25        Amir Langlass             8.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg
00        Justus Jackson             10.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg
12        Carlous Williams        11.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg
21        Ronald Jessamy          11.7 ppg, 6.7 rpg
 
TSU KEY RESERVES
 
No.      Name                          2024-25 Stats            
30        Aaron Nkrumah          12.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg & eight steals
55        Knute Wood               8.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg
 
BISON NOTES
 
Newcomer Blake Harper (Washington) was named the MEAC Rookie of the Week.
 
Harris, the 2024-25 MEAC Preseason Player of the Year, now needs 36 points to reach 1,000 points in his career and 21 rebounds to reach 500 career boards.
 
Dockery has climbed the record ladder for three pointers made in a season and career. He needs 50 points to reach 1,000 points.
 
TIGER PAWS
 
The Tigers have five players in double figures through the first three games.
 
NEXT UP
 
Howard travels to Miami to take on FIU Monday (Nov. 18). Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.