title image via David Sierra
Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director, Howard Athletics
69
Coppin
78
Winner HOW
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppin | 29 | 40 | 69 |
| HOW | 38 | 40 | 78 |
Bryce collected yet another double double of 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead four players in double figures as Howard University defeated Coppin State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
A junior guard and candidate for both MEAC Player and Defensive Player of the Year, Harris, who leads the conference in shooting (57 percent coming into the game), connected on 5 of 9 while also filling the stat sheet with 4 assists, 4 steals and a blocked shot. He has now recorded 6 double doubles on the season.
After a slow start, the Bison (13-15 overall, 7-4 in the MEAC) began to get going. Graduate forward Seth Towns helped contribute with 18 points on 6 of 13 from the floor including 4 of 8 from three-point territory.
Graduate guard Jordan Hairstonhad his second straight game in double figures as he finished with 14 of 6 of 9 shooting. Dockery, a junior guard added 11, 4 assists and 4 steals.
For the game, the Bison shot 50 percent (25 of 50) from the floor and had a season-low 9 turnovers. The injury depleted Bison played without starters, sophomore Dom Campbell and Shyheim “Shy; Odom.
Coppin State was led by Justin Winston, who led all scorers with 25 and Ryan Preist, who contributed 11 off the becnh
NEXT UP: Howard travels to Princess Anne, MD to take on the Hawks of Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday at 4 pm.
Next Game: at Maryland Eastern Shore 3/2/2024 | 4 P.M.
Team Statistics
| Game Stats | Coppin | HOW |
|---|---|---|
| FG% | .455 | .500 |
| 3FG% | .333 | .435 |
| FT% | .813 | .818 |
| RB | 21 | 38 |
| TO | 10 | 19 |
| STL | 7 | 5 |
