WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Howard cruised to an 84-58 men’s basketball victory over Delaware State on Monday night at Burr Gymnasium. The Bison improved to 10-8 overall, while the Hornets fell to 5-12. Howard led 38-25 at halftime and extended its advantage after the break, outscoring Delaware State 46-33 in the second half. The game was a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference contest attended by 2,184 fans. Howard had been a heavy pregame favorite, and the total score went well over the projected over/under line. The Bison will visit North Carolina Central on Saturday, while the Hornets host Morgan State.

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Howard used a dominant second-half surge to pull away from Delaware State for an 84-58 victory in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Monday night at Burr Gymnasium. The Bison, who led 38-25 at halftime, outscored the Hornets 46-33 after the break to secure their 10th win of the season against eight losses. Delaware State fell to 5-12. The game’s most pivotal sequence came early in the second half, extinguishing any hope of a Delaware State rally. Leading 42-31, Howard unleashed a 10-2 run over a three-minute span to seize full control. The burst was fueled by defensive pressure and efficient offense, capped by a Cedric Taylor assist to Danas Kazakevicius for a layup that pushed the lead to 52-33 with 16:55 remaining. The Hornets never cut the deficit below 17 points the rest of the way. Howard’s balance and ball security proved decisive. The Bison shot 54.7 percent from the floor, compared to Delaware State’s 36.7 percent. Howard also dished out nine assists against just seven turnovers, while the Hornets managed only three assists and committed 15 turnovers, leading to a 9-3 advantage in steals for the home team. Travelle Bryson led Howard with 16 points and six assists, orchestrating the offense effectively. Ose Okojie added 16 points, and Cedric Taylor contributed 15 points and two blocks. Danas Kazakevicius provided a spark off the bench with 12 points. For Delaware State, Miles Webb scored a game-high 19 points, and Ponce James added 17. However, the Hornets’ offense struggled with cohesion throughout, a fact underscored by their three total assists. Howard established its halftime lead with a strong closing stretch to the first period. After Delaware State’s Ponce James hit a 3-pointer to pull within 21-18 with 10:56 left, the Bison answered with a 17-7 run to close the half. A 3-pointer by Alex Cotton and a buzzer-beating triple from Travelle Bryson, assisted by Cotton, sent Howard into the locker room with a 13-point advantage and all the momentum. The Bison’s offensive efficiency was stark, scoring 84 points on just 63 possessions for an offensive rating of 133.7. Delaware State managed only 58 points on 64 possessions, an offensive rating of 90.7. A crowd of 2,184 watched as Howard improved its home record and continued its strong play in conference action. The Bison entered the game as a 10.5-point favorite according to pregame odds, and the total score of 142 points went over the projected line of 130.5. Howard next travels to face North Carolina Central on Saturday. Delaware State returns home to host Morgan State, also on Saturday.

Preview: Delaware State Hornets at Howard Bison WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Howard looks to get back to .500 and halt a two-game skid when it hosts struggling Delaware State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball matchup Monday night at Burr Gymnasium. The Bison (9-8) are coming off a 69-57 road loss at Maryland-Eastern Shore on Saturday. Howard’s recent fortunes have largely followed the availability of forward Travelle Bryson. In the two games he has played significant minutes this month, Bryson averaged 18.5 points and 7.0 rebounds, including an 18-point, 8-rebound performance in the loss to UMES. He missed two games entirely in late December. Delaware State (5-11) has lost three straight, including a narrow 66-64 home defeat to Norfolk State on Saturday. The Hornets have struggled offensively during the skid, failing to reach 65 points in any of the three losses. A key matchup will feature Delaware State guard Ponce James against Howard’s backcourt. James has been a consistent scorer for the Hornets, averaging 13.3 points over his last four games. He posted 16 points and six assists in a win over Holy Family on Dec. 21. Howard holds a distinct advantage in recent results. The Bison have won their last two meetings, including a 78-61 victory in their most recent contest last February. Both teams are seeking their first MEAC win of the young conference schedule. For Howard, support for Bryson will be crucial. Cedric Taylor (14 points) and Bryce Harris (12 points) provided scoring help against UMES. Delaware State will need more offensive production beyond James to snap its losing streak. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EST Monday. The game is the first of two scheduled meetings between the teams this season; they will meet again in Dover, Delaware, on Feb. 16.