Howard College earned a formidable MEAC win on Saturday night, taking down North Carolina Central by a rating of 90-82. The Bison went into halftime with a 42-33 lead and had been capable of maintain off the Eagles for the ultimate 20 minutes.
Marcus Dockery scored 26 factors to cleared the path for Howard. Dockery was harmful from three-point land, connecting on 5-of-7 makes an attempt. As a complete, the Bison had been elite on the offensive facet of the ball, racking up 1.26 factors per possession on 57% taking pictures from the sector. Their aggressive play paid off, as they drew 24 fouls on the protection, which led to 22 factors on 73% taking pictures from the charity stripe.
Offense was not the problem for the Eagles. They scored their 82 factors on 56% taking pictures from the sector. Fred Cleveland Jr. led the best way, placing up 20 factors. Ja’Darius Harris additionally contributed, including one other 18 factors.
Howard set a season-best in area purpose proportion at 57%
North Carolina Central recorded assists on a season-low 14% of made area targets
The groups mixed to hit 17 threes
Each groups take the ground once more on Feb. 19. Howard College takes on South Carolina State at Burr Gymnasium, the place the Bison will look to increase their profitable streak. In the meantime, North Carolina Central will hit the street as soon as once more after they face a Norfolk State staff additionally coming off a loss. They may meet at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Corridor.
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