Maryland-Eastern Shore hosts Howard following Howell's 22-point performance

Published Jan. 5, 2025 3:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Howard Bison (8-8, 1-0 MEAC) at Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (5-11, 0-1 MEAC)

Princess Anne, Maryland; Monday, 5:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Howard faces Maryland-Eastern Shore after Destiny Howell scored 22 points in Howard's 74-66 victory over the Delaware State Hornets.

The Hawks have gone 4-2 at home. Maryland-Eastern Shore ranks third in the MEAC with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Mahogony Lester averaging 2.1.

The Bison are 1-0 against MEAC opponents. Howard ranks second in the MEAC with 11.4 assists per game led by Saniyah King averaging 5.0.

Maryland-Eastern Shore averages 55.8 points per game, 7.4 fewer points than the 63.2 Howard allows. Howard averages 4.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer made shots on average than the 6.3 per game Maryland-Eastern Shore allows.

The matchup Monday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Zamara Haynes is scoring 11.9 points per game with 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Hawks.

Howell is averaging 16 points for the Bison.

LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 1-9, averaging 54.0 points, 34.3 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 8.7 steals and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 36.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.1 points per game.

Bison: 4-6, averaging 63.9 points, 36.1 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 8.2 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 36.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.2 points.

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