WASHINGTON, D.C.: Both North Carolina Central and North Carolina A&T came into D.C. perfect in the MEAC and both left The Burr with losses.
Howard came up with a 90-88 overtime win over A&T at home on Monday night for their second conference win and fourth overall this season. As usual, its young backcourt led the way in the win.
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Freshman point guard R.J. Cole scored a game-high 23 points to maintain his season scoring average. He also took 23 shots. Sophomore C.J. Williams chipped in 22 points as the Bison benefited from a big first half.
THE GREEKS ARE OUT IN BURR GYMNASIUM! @HUBisonSports keeps the energy high during halftime. pic.twitter.com/ddXDS6RPfU
— HBCU Gameday (@HBCUGameday) January 23, 2018
(First Half) D.C. Shutdown
Howard dominated the first 20 minutes of the game, taking a 41-29 lead over A&T at halftime. A&T came roaring back in the second, outscoring their DC rivals 44-32 to send the game to overtime as the teams finished regulation notted at 73.
The overtime was a close contest, but the Bison outscored the Aggies 18-15 in the extra session and held off last-second heroics to pick up the win.
THATS ALL FROM THE BURR! Howard secures the W in overtime over the Aggies, 90-88. pic.twitter.com/bfa1wYqzUm
— HBCU Gameday (@HBCUGameday) January 23, 2018
Darius McGowens scored a team-high 21 points and 14 rebounds for A&T, who suffered its first loss in the conference after winning its first five games. Femi Olujobi came up with 14 points and 14 rebounds as well.
A&T will have a few days to figure things out before it takes on its rival at home on Saturday.
There is one thing that both A&T and NCCU can agree on: Howard is better than their record.
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<h2> MEAC Men’s Basketball Scores </h2>
Morgan State 61, Delaware State 47
North Carolina Central 63, Maryland-Eastern Shore 60
Hampton 91, South Carolina State 84
Savannah State 104, Norfolk State 99 (OT)
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