WASHINGTON (November 17, 2024) – Howard University men's basketball team continues its road swing in Miami, looking to extend its win streak against Florida International University (FIU). Tipoff is slated for 7p.m.
 
GAME NUMBER 5
PARTICIPANTS: Howard University (Bison) at Florida International University (Panthers)
DATE: Monday, November 18
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Ocean Bank Convocation Center (5,000) in Miami
RECORDS: Howard (2-2) vs. FIU (1-2)
COVERAGE: ESPN+
CONFERENCES: Howard is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and FIU competes in Conference USA.
 
LAST TIME OUT
 
On Nov. 13, guards Blake Harper (Washington) and Bryce Harris (Brentwood, N.Y.) combined to score all 13 of the Bison's points in overtime, propelling Howard in defeating Tennessee State, 88-85, in the HBCU All-Star Challenge in Atlanta.
 
Harper led the way with 18 points while Harris notched a double-double (17 points & 11 rebounds).
 
SERIES RECORD
 
This is the third meeting between the two institutions with HU winning the first two matchups.
 
They last met on December 13, 2022, with the Bison coming away with a 71-59 win in The Burr.  The other matchup came on November 21, 2003, with Howard prevailing, 67-55.
 
THE COACHES
 
Howard is coached by Kenneth Blakeney (Duke, '95) who is in his sixth season and has led the Bison to two straight MEAC Tournament titles and NCAA appearances. FIU is led by Jeremy Ballard (Colgate, '03), who is in his seventh season.
 
THE PLAYERS
 
HOWARD STARTERS
 
No.      Name                          2024-25 Season Stats
3          Jaren Johnson             7.5 ppg, 1.3 rpg
1          Anwar Gill                   8.8 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 11 assists
5          Marcus Dockery          14.8 ppg, 50-percent 3PT%
7          Blake Harper               13.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg, team-leading 14 assists
34        Bryce Harris                10.8 ppg, 8.0 rpg
 
HOWARD KEY RESERVES
 
No.      Name                          2024-25 Season Stats
8          Joshua Strong             7.5 ppg, 50, team-leading 14 assists, 50-percent 3pt%
2          Dom Campbell            7.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2 blocks
 
FIU STARTERS
 
No.      Name                          2024-25 Season Stats
11        Jayden Brewer            18.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg
1          Dashon Gittens           9.7 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 7 steals 
2          Asim Jones                  4.7 ppg, 2.0 rpg, team-leading 10 steals
23        Viannes Salatohoun   11.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg
3          Ashton Williams         11.7 ppg, 6.7 rpg
 
FIU KEY RESERVES
 
No.      Name                          2024-25 Season Stats
10        Travis Gray                  10.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg
21        Jonathan Aybar          9.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg
 
BISON NOTES
 
On Nov. 12, Harper was named the MEAC Rookie of the Week.
 
Harris, the MEAC Preseason Player of the Year, now needs 19 points to reach 1,000 points in his career and 10 rebounds to reach 500.
 
Dockery needs 135 points to reach 1,000 points.
 
NEXT UP
 
Howard travels to Baltimore to compete in the UMBC Multi-Team Event, hosted by the Retrievers.
 
Sunday (Nov. 24), the Bison take on Boston University. The following day (Nov. 25), HU squares off against UMBC. Both contests are scheduled for noon.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.