April 25, 2013
Howard University Signs Heralded Player
announces the signing of JT Miller to a national letter of intent. Miller is a 6-3, 190-pound talented guard from Clinton, NC, who brings impressive credentials to the Hilltop.
March 11, 2013
Howard Falls To Delaware State In Conference Opener
Albert Thomas scored a team-high 21 points to lead four players in double figures as Delaware State defeated Howard University, 73-61 in the opening round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
March 2, 2013
Howard Drops Regular Season Finale To Delaware State
Howard University came out with high energy, opening up a 14-point lead to start the game, but a long scoring drought proved to be too much to overcome as the Bison fell 56-53 to Delaware State.
March 2, 2013
Howard Seniors Close Out Career
The Howard University men’s basketball team will conclude its 2012-13 home and regular season schedule when it takes on the Hornets of Delaware State University, Saturday at 6 pm in Burr Gymnasium.
February 25, 2013
Howard Downs Maryland Eastern Shore On Dickerson’s Hot Shooting
Anton Dickerson came off the bench to score 12 if his game-high 17 points in the second half and lead Howard University to a 49-45 come-from-behind win over Maryland Eastern Shore.
February 23, 2013
Howard Falls to Coppin State
Patrick Cole scored nine of his 14 points in the second half, including eight of his team’s last nine points to help Coppin State pull away to a 63-56 win over Howard in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium. The Eagles (6-22, 3-10 in the MEAC) snapped a seven-game losing skid while the Bison (6-22, 3-11 in the MEAC) lost their fourth straight.
February 18, 2013
Howard Falls To Hot Shooting Wildcats
Paul Scotland scored a game-high 16 points to lead four players in double figures as Bethune Cookman defeated Howard 64-50 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Moore Gymnasium.
February 16, 2013
Bison Suffer Heartbreaker at the Buzzer
Trey Kellum scored on a tip in of a missed shot as the buzzer sounded to give Florida A&M University a 46-45 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at the Al Lawson Center.
February 16, 2013
Howard Looks To Rebound In Game At FAMU
Howard head coach Kevin Nickelberry has his team's attention to this important Florida road swing which starts today against the Rattlers of Florida A&M University at 6 pm and ends in a Monday match-up with Bethune Cookman at 7:30 pm in Daytona Beach.
February 11, 2013
Howard Recruit Named Tri-Player of the Year
Howard University announces the signing of James Daniel, III to a national letter of intent for the upcoming season.
February 11, 2013
Howard Edged By Morgan
Mike Phillips scored 15 of his game-high 19 points in the first half and Anton Dickerson tallied nine of his season-high 17 after intermission, but it was not enough to offset the play of Ian Chiles and Justin Black who combined for 18 second half points as Howard fell, 53-51 to Morgan State University.
February 9, 2013
Mike Phillips Leads Howard To Win Over UMES
Mike Phillips scored a season-high 21 points and Tre Lee added a career-best 18 to lead Howard University to a 63-44 win over Maryland Eastern Shore.
February 4, 2013
Howard Snaps Skid With Win Over South Carolina State
Prince Okoroh scored nine of his game-high 17 points in the second half, and Mike Phillips added 10 of his 16 after intermission to help Howard University defeat South Carolina State, 57-45 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
February 2, 2013
Hassan’s Strong Second Half Too Much For Bison
Brandon Ford came off the bench to score a team-high 13 points, but it was not enough to overcome 16 second half points by Rashad Hassan as Howard University fell, 52-42 to Savannah State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
January 30, 2013
Bison Face Pivotal Home Stand
The Howard University men's basketball team will be looking to duplicate last year's stretch run when it opens a four-game home stand beginning on Saturday against Savannah State at 4 pm in Burr Gymnasium.
January 23, 2013
Poor Second Half Shooting Dooms Howard In Loss To Delaware State
After having one of its best first half shooting performances in recent games, Howard University reverted back to its familiar pattern in the second half and ultimately fell, 63-46 to Delaware State University.
January 21, 2013
Bison Drop Fourth Straight In Another Poor Shooting Performance
The shooting woes for the Howard University men’s continue to haunt them as they had another poor shooting performance in a 71-36 loss to North Carolina Central.
January 19, 2013
Howard Men Look To Stop Two-Game Skid
The Howard University men’s basketball team will try to stop a two-game losing skid when it takes on the Aggies of North Carolina A&T on Saturday at 4 pm in the Corbett Sports Center on the University campus.
January 19, 2013
Scoring Drought Dooms Howard In Loss To NC A&T
The Howard University men’s basketball team was never able to get untracked offensively as they fell behind big early and went scoreless for the last 9:36 of the first half en route to a 61-37 loss to North Carolina A&T in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at the Corbett Sports Center.
January 14, 2013
Howard Hosts Norfolk State in MEAC Showdown on ESPNU
The Howard University men’s basketball team will attempt to rebound from a disappointing loss when it takes on Norfolk State University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up at 7 pm in Burr Gymnasium.
January 14, 2013
Howard Gives Valiant Effort But Comes Up Short
The Howard University men’s basketball team fell behind early and trailed by double digits through most of the game before putting on a spirited comeback that came up just short in a 54-49 loss to Norfolk State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match.
January 12, 2013
Howard University Women and Men's Basketball Games On Tap
The action figures to be hot and heavy this weekend when the Howard University women and men’s basketball teams open their home MEAC play.
January 10, 2013
WHBC BROADCAST
The Howard Sports Network will again broadcast live women’s and men’s Saturday home basketball games from Burr Gymnasium on www.whbc963hd3.com beginning this Saturday, January 12, 2013 with a doubleheader starting at 2:00 p.m. versus MEAC rival Hampton University.
January 5, 2013
Howard Eager To Start MEAC Play Against Coppin State
Howard University and Coppin State will be looking to snap losing streaks and make a statement when they meet at 4 pm tomorrow at the Physical Activities Center on the campus of Coppin State.
January 5, 2013
Howard Snaps Four Game Losing Streak
Mike Phillips scored a team-high 15 points to lead four players in double as Howard University defeated Coppin State, 70-60 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at the Physical Education Complex. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Bison.
December 29, 2012
Slow Start Dooms Howard In Consolation Loss to Boston University
December 29, 2012
Bison Try To End Slide in Consolation Matchup
The Howard University men’s basketball team will be looking to end its current three-game losing streak when it takes on Boston University in the consolation game of the UCF Holiday Classic at 5 pm at the UCF Arena.
December 28, 2012
Howard Opens Play Against University of Central Florida
The Howard University men’s basketball team opens play in the UCF Holiday Classic against the host team, the Knights of UCF at 7 pm at the Orlando Arena. The other first round matchup pits Belmont against Boston University at 9:30 pm.
December 21, 2012
Road Weary Howard Take on Rutgers
The Howard University men’s basketball team will be looking to rebound from a road loss at Oregon State when it takes on the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers tonight at 7:30 pm at the RAC tonight.
December 21, 2012
Road Weary Bison Fall To Rutgers
Playing their second game in less than 48 hours in two different time zones, the Howard University men’s basketball scrapped and battled but in the end, fatigue and Rutgers depth proved to be too much as Howard fell, 79-55 in a non-conference game at the Rutgers Athletic Center.
December 19, 2012
Howard University Takes On Oregon State
The Howard University men’s basketball team faces another stern test when it takes on the Beavers of Oregon State University at Gill Coliseum tonight at 7 pm Pacific time.
December 19, 2012
Barclays Center to Host Big Apple Classic in Brooklyn
New York’s Premier Black College Basketball Showcase Comes to Brooklyn for December 2013
December 19, 2012
Howard Falls To Oregon State on the Road
Howard fell behind early, battled back and stayed close, but in the end the Bison ran out of gas and fell 69-53 to Oregon State at Gill Coliseum Wednesday night.
December 15, 2012
Howard Second Half Defense Leads Howard To Win
Howard University parlayed some solid second half defense with scoring from Calvin Thompson, who tallied 11 of his 13 points in the second half and Simuel Frazier, who contributed 8 of his 12 after intermission to defeat Liberty University 60-53 in a non-conference game.
December 14, 2012
Howard Tries to Extend Home Streak
The Howard University men’s basketball team will look to win its second home game of the year when it hosts Liberty University on Saturday at 4 pm in Burr Gymnasium. It will be the Bison’s last home game of 2012.
December 6, 2012
Howard Falls To William & Mary
Calvin Thompson poured in a season-high 24 points and Mike Phillips continued his scoring assault with 20, but it was not enough to offset the balanced scoring of Brandon Britt who led all scores with 26 points as William and Mary topped Howard University, 78-69.
December 4, 2012
Phillips Strong Second Half Leads Howard to Win Over American University
Mike Phillips scored 11 of his game-high 19 points and Calvin Thompson added seven of his 12 after intermission to lead Howard University to a 55-50 win over American University.
December 1, 2012
Howard Drops MEAC Opener to Hampton
Calvin Thompson scored 10 of his team-high 18 points in the second half, but it was not enough to offset too many turnovers as Hampton pulled away to a 58-50 win over Howard.
November 27, 2012
Howard Plays Strong First Half But Runs Out of Gas In Loss To Pitt
Playing their sixth game in 13 days and with a short bench, Howard University battled and played its best first half of the season, but they ran out of gas in the second half and fell 70-46 to the University of Pittsburgh.
November 27, 2012
Howard Faces Tough Challenge at Pitt
The Howard University men's basketball team continues its challenging schedule when it takes on the Pitt Panthers tonight at 7 pm.
November 26, 2012
Phillips, Thompson Combine to Lead Howard To First Win
Mike Phillips scored 10 of his game-high 19 points in the second half and Calvin Thompson came off the bench to tally 10 of his 16 after intermission to help Howard University pull away to a 66-50 win over Wilmington University (Del) in a non-conference men’s basketball game.
November 22, 2012
Howard Drops Heartbreaker to Western Carolina
Simuel Frazier scored 16 of a career-high 23 points in the second half, but it was not enough as Howard dropped a heartbreaking, 69-67 decision to Western Carolina.
November 19, 2012
Undermanned Bison Come Up Short in Loss to Wichita State
November 15, 2012
Howard Has Shooting Woes in Loss to Iowa
Howard University had one of its worst shooting performances in recent history and Iowa made them pay by cruising to a 66-36 win over the Bison in the opening round of the Cancun Classic.
November 10, 2012
Howard Drops Season Opener To Lincoln
Calvin Thompson scored a team-high 21 points and Anton Dickerson added 14 off the bench, but it was not enough as Howard University fell, 68-62 to Lincoln University in the season opener at Burr Gymnasium.
November 8, 2012
Bison Men Open Season at Home
The Howard University men’s basketball team will kick off the 2012-13 season when it hosts Lincoln University on Saturday at 4 pm in Burr Gymnasium.
September 21, 2012
2012-13 HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Howard University announces its 2012-13 men’s basketball schedule. The Bison, who recorded double-digit wins in a season for the first time since the 2002-03 season, open the season at home against Lincoln University.
August 12, 2012
HOWARD MEN'S BASKETBALL TO PLAY IN CANCUN CLASSIC
The Howard University basketball team will participate in the Cancun Classic during the 2012-13 season, the event is hosted by Triple Crown Sports.
Check out the website for further information: http://www.triplecrownsports.com/cancun/cancun.asp?eventid=22
July 28, 2012
Coach Nickelberry Holds Second Session of Summer Basketball Camp
The second session of the Kevin Nickelberry Basketball Camp will begin on Monday, Aug. 6 and run through Thursday, Aug. 9.
June 5, 2012
Howard University Announces the 2012-13 Men’s Basketball Schedule
The Bison open the basketball season at home vs Lincoln University (PA) on November 10. Howard will follow with games at the University of Iowa and Wichita State as part of the Cancum Challenge. The Bison will then travel to Cancum, Mexico to play Gardner Webb and either Austin Peay or Western Carolina, also in the Classic.
April 10, 2012
Howard Announces Dates of Basketball Camp
Howard University head coach Kevin Nickelberry has announced the dates of the 2012 Basketball Camp:
March 8, 2012
Howard Gives Valiant Effort But Falls Short In Loss To Norfolk State
Winston-Salem, NC---March 8--Howard University fell behind early by a 19-point deficit and then mounted a furious rally to tie the game, but in the end Norfolk State made the plays as the Bison succumbed to the Spartans, 71-61 in the quarterfinal round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament at the LJVMC.
March 6, 2012
Thompson Helps Howard Advance To Quarterfinal Round
Winston-Salem, NC—March 6--Calvin Thompson scored eight of his team-high 15 points, Including
a three pointer and a key basket to help Howard University edge North Carolina A&T, 51-50 in the opening round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s tournament at the LJVMC.
March 5, 2012
Bison Recieve Honors
Prince Okoroh has been named to the 2012 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference All Rookie team
February 25, 2012
Delaware State Uses Second Half To Get By Howard
Dover, DE—February 25--Casey Walker poured in game-high 21 points and Marques Oliver and Jay Threatt added 16 and 10,and respectively to help Delaware State pull away to a 63-46 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Memorial Hall.
February 24, 2012
Delaware State, Howard Meet in Important Conference Showdown
There will be a lot at stake when the Bison of Howard University takes on the Hornets of Delaware State on Saturday at Memorial Hall in Dover, DE.
February 20, 2012
Howard Holds Off Maryland Eastern Shore
Washington, DC—February 20--Simuel Frazier scored all nine of his points in the second half, including seven of his team’s last 11 points as Howard University held off Maryland Eastern Shore, 53-51 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
February 18, 2012
Howard Reserves Key Victory over Coppin State
Baltimore, MD—February 18---Calvin Thompson and Glenn Andrews came off the bench to score 17 points each to lead Howard University to a 70-66 win over Coppin State University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at the Physical Education Complex.
February 17, 2012
Howard University vs Coppin State Doubleheader To Be Webcast
The Howard University-Coppin State women's and men's basketball doubleheader scheduled for
Saturday, February 18 will be streamed live. The women's teams will get underway at 2 pm. The Lady
Bison and the Lady Eagles both have win streaks headed into the game and are vying for the MEAC
regular season title and a top seed in the upcoming MEAC tournament (March 5-10 in Winston-Salem, NC). Howard defeated Coppin State earlier in the season at Howard.
February 13, 2012
Bethune Combine Balanced Scoring and Clutch Free Throw Shooting In win Over Howard
Washington, DC—February 13---Bethune Cookman scored its last 11 points from the free throw line to hold off Howard University, 73-67 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at Burr Gymnasium.
February 11, 2012
Howard Bench Comes Up Big in Win Over Florida A&M
Washington, DC—February 11—Calvin Thompson and Tre Lee came off the bench to combine for 27 points to help Howard University edge Florida A&M University, 71-69 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
February 11, 2012
Howard Doubleheader to be Webcast Live
The Florida A&M University-Howard University women’s and men’s doubleheader will be webcast live this coming Saturday. The women’s game tips off at 2 pm and the men’s will get underway at approximately 4:10 pm.
February 6, 2012
Howard Uses Defense To Grind Out Win Over Morgan State
Baltimore, MD—February 6—Howard converted on eight of nine free throws down the stretch and held Morgan State to one field goal over a 13-minute span to tough out a 54-46 win in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at the Hill Field House.
February 4, 2012
Howard Loses Despite Career High by Frazier and Ford
Princess Anne, MD—February 4---Freshmen guards Simuel Frazier and Brandon Ford scored career highs of 20 and 16 points, but it was not enough to offset the balanced scoring of Maryland Eastern Shore that had four players score in double figures as Howard fell, 78-65 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at the W.P. Hytche Center.
January 31, 2012
Howard Uses Balanced Scoring and Bench To Snap Losing Skid
Orangeburg, SC—January 30—Brandon Ford scored a career-high 14 points to lead five players in double figures as Howard snapped an eight-game losing streak in an 82-76 win over South Carolina State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game.
January 28, 2012
Hassan, Louis Combine To Lead Savannah State To Win Over Howard
Savannah, GA—January 28, 2012—Rashad Hassan scored a game-high 22 points and Arnold Louis came off the bench to record a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds to help Savannah State pull away to a 71-50 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game the Tiger Arena.
January 23, 2012
Bison Hope To End Slide After Break
To say that the Howard University 2011-12 men’s basketball season is a work-in-progress, is a gross understatement. With a 4-16 record and in throes of a seven-game losing skid, the Bison are a team still searching for an identity.
January 16, 2012
Ingram Leads NC Central To Road Win Over Howard
Washington, DC—January 16--Jeremy Ingram came off the bench to score a career-high 27 points and Ray Willis added a double double to lead North Carolina Central to a 69-53 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
January 14, 2012
Free Throw Shooting Proves to Be the Difference in NC A&T Win Over Howard
Adrian Powell scored all 12 of his points in the second half to lead four players in double figures, but it was free throw shooting that ultimately proved to be the difference as North Carolina A&T pulled out a 70-65 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium. It was the sixth straight loss for Howard (4-15 overall, 1-5 in the MEAC).
January 9, 2012
Frazier Named Rookie of the Week For Second Straight Week
Simuel Frazier has been named the MEAC Rookie of the Week for the second straight week after averaging 11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.0 steals in losses to Coppin State and to Hampton. A 5-11, 175-pound freshman from Norfolk, VA, Frazier grabbed a career-high 8 rebounds in the game against Hampton.
January 9, 2012
Howard Drops Road Decision to First Place Norfolk State
Norfolk, VA—January 9---Pendarvis Williams and Chris McEachin each scored 16 points to lead Norfolk State to a 68-48 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Echols Hall. It is the fifth straight loss for the Bison.
January 7, 2012
Bison Drop A Close One To Hampton
Hampton, VA---January 7---Mike Tuitt scored 15 of his team-high 20 points in the second half, including a key three-point play with nine seconds remaining to lift Hampton to a 57-55 win over Howard in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at the HU Convocation Center.
January 4, 2012
Coppin State Uses Free Throw Shooting to Get By Howard
Washington, DC-January 4--Coppin State shot 86 percent from the free throw line in the second half and held off Howard, 83-77 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
December 31, 2011
Kansas State Uses Quick Start to Down Howard
Manhattan, KS—December 31---Glenn Andrews poured in a game-high 25 points, but his efforts were no match for hot shooting Kansas State (11-1) , which jumped out to a big lead and cruised to an 82-46 win over Howard in a non-conference men’s game at Bramlage Coliseum.
December 29, 2011
Kansas Combines Defense and Hot Shooting to Down Howard
Lawrence, KS—December 29---Tyshawn Taylor and Conner Teahan each scored 13 points to lead Kansas to an easy 89-34 win over Howard in a non-conference men’s game at the Allen Fieldhouse.
December 27, 2011
Frazier Named MEAC Rookie of the Week
Simuel Frazier has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week following his performance this past week.
December 22, 2011
Thompson, Andrews Lead Howard To Win Over Delaware In OT
Washington, DC—December 22--Calvin Thompson and Glenn Andrews combined for 13 points in overtime to help Howard University defeat the University of Delaware, 88-83 in a non-conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Bison while the Blue Hens had their two-game win streak end.
December 21, 2011
Howard Bison Look to Snap Losing Streak in Home Game Against Delaware
With the season a little over one third of the way through, the Howard University men’s basketball team is still searching for an identity. The Bison (3-9) have dropped four in a row that includes an arduous recent schedule that featured four games in seven days. Add to the challenge the fact that two of the opponents were nationally ranked.
December 19, 2011
No 17 Indiana Blitzes Howard With Torrid Shooting Display
Indianapolis, IN—December 19-The 17th ranked Hoosiers combined some sizzling outside shooting and some staunch defense to run by Howard University, 107-50 in a non-conference men’s game at Assembly Hall before 11,111.
December 15, 2011
Oregon State Hot Shooting Too Much For Howard
Corvallis, OR—December 15, 2011---Ahmad Starks scored a game-high 22 points to lead four players in double figures as Oregon State used some torrid shooting and an inside advantage to defeat Howard, 93-72 in a non-conference men’s game at the Gill Coliseum.
December 13, 2011
Okoroh Named MEAC Rookie of the Week
Prince Okoroh has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week for his contributions during the past week.
December 12, 2011
Mockford Long Range Shooting Lifts Saint Francis To Win
Washington, DC—December 12--Ben Mockford scored 15 of his game-high 24 points in the second half, including a big three pointer and two clutch free throws to lead visiting Saint Francis (NY) to a 73-71 win over Howard University in a non-conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
December 10, 2011
Howard Gives Strong Effort In Loss To Georgetown
Howard fell behind 17-0 to start the game, rallied to get within two before a late push proved to be the difference as 18th ranked Georgetown escaped the upset and shook off the upset-minded Bison, 62-48 before 8,120 at the Verizon Center.
December 6, 2011
Okoroh Has Breakout Game In Win Over Delaware State
Washington, DC—December 6---Prince Okoroh poured in 18 of his career-high 21 points in the second half to lead four players in double figures as Howard University (3-5 overall, 1-1 in the MEAC) pulled away to a 72-65 win over Delaware State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
December 6, 2011
Okoroh Has Breakout Game In Win Over Delaware State
Washington, DC—December 6---Prince Okoroh poured in 18 of his career-high 21 points in the second half to lead four players in double figures as Howard University (3-5 overall, 1-1 in the MEAC) pulled away to a 72-65 win over Delaware State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
December 4, 2011
Hampton Uses Its Experience To Defeat Howard
New York, NY—December 4---Hampton University used its decided edge in experience to pull away to a 71-53 win over Howard University in the Big Apple Classic at Madison Square Garden.
December 3, 2011
Rivals Meet in the Big Apple Classic
New York, NY---December 3---It is expected to be another intense and exciting match-up when Howard University and Hampton University face each other in the Big Apple Classic on Sunday in Madison Square Garden at 6 pm. The game will precede the matinee game between Virginia State and Virginia Union at 3 pm.
November 29, 2011
American Univerity Outlasts Howard In Foul Shooting Contest
Washington, DC—November 29—Riley Grafft came off the bench to score a game-high 21 and lead four players in double figures as American University pulled away to a 77-66 win in a foul-plagued game at Bender Arena.
November 26, 2011
Thompson Strong Second Half Leads to Win Over William & Mary
Washington, DC—November 26--Calvin Thompson scored 15 of his game-high 21 points in the second half and Prince Okoroh and Mike Phillips contributed 11 and 10, respectively to help Howard University pull away to a 67-58 win over the College of William and Mary in a men’s non-conference game at Burr Gymnasium. The win marked the 100th career victory for Howard head coach Kevin Nickelberry.
November 21, 2011
Howard Falls to Rider in a Close Match Up
Lawrenceville, NJ---The Rider men's basketball team avoided its first 0-5 start since 1987-88 with a victory over Howard Monday evening. "There are lessons to be learned every night," said Rider head coach Tommy Dempsey. "It's nicer when you learn those lessons and are winning. Sometimes you just need to get that first win."
November 16, 2011
Old Dominion Uses Second Half Run To Down Howard
Norfolk, VA—November 16, 2011---Old Dominion University used a 10-2 run at the start of the second half to rally from a halftime deficit and pull away to a 53-43 win over Howard University in a non-conference men’s game at the Ted Constant Convocation Center.
November 14, 2011
Thompson, Leary Combine To Lead Howard To First Win
Washington, DC—November 14--Calvin Thompson scored 19 of his game-high 23 points and
Alphonso Leary and Mike Phillips added 13 and 11, respective after intermission to help Howard
erase a halftime deficit and pull away to an 83-63 win over Washington Adventist University in a non-conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
November 12, 2011
Howard Drops Season Opener to Bowling Green
Bowling Green, OH—November 11—Scott Thomas scored eight of his a game-high 14 points in the first half, and Craig Sealey and Jordon Crawford combined for 20 in the second half to help Bowling Green pull away to a 63-48 win over Howard in the season opener for both teams at the new Stroh Center.
October 25, 2011
Howard University Announces Men’s Basketball Schedule Change
The date of the Annual Big Apple Classic basketball game between Howard University and Hampton University, Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Madison Square Garden (MSG), has been officially moved to Sunday, December 4 due to a scheduling conflict at MSG.
June 26, 2011
The Washington Post's Eric Prisbell talks Howard Athletics with Kevin Nickelberry and Louis Perkins
June 16, 2011
Coach Kevin Nickelberry Transforming the Basketball Landscape: Exclusive Show 2011
June 2, 2011
HU Athletics Participates in C.W. Raymond Career Day
WASHINGTON, DC – Four members of the Howard Athletics coaching staff attended Career Day at C.W. Raymond Elementary School located in NW Washington, DC. Head volleyball coaches Dawn Barnes, head football coach Gary “Flea” Harrell, football assistant coach Donald Griggs, and head men’s basketball head coach Kevin Nickelberry represented Howard Athletics at the fair held on June 2.
May 20, 2011
A Few Slots Still Available for Kevin Nickelberry Basketball Camp
The time has come to join Coach Kevin Nickelberry, the new Head Coach of Howard University, for the 2nd annual Kevin Nickelberry Basketball Camp.
April 27, 2011
Howard Coach Nickelberry Continues His No Bullying Campaign
Beginning this week, Howard University head men’s basketball coach Kevin Nickelberry will continue to visit local elementary, middle and high schools in the metropolitan area to discuss the importance of not participating in bullying. He has already visited a number of schools during the
season and is scheduled to visit approximately 10 more to date as a part of his “No Bullying” campaign. Coach Nickelberry has already hosted over 100 elementary school youth at home basketball games this past season.
April 25, 2011
Okoroh earns MVP honor in Cap Classic prelim
Eleanor Roosevelt senior and Howard University signee Prince Okoroh shined in Sunday’s 38th annual Capital Classic High School All-Star Game before 1,600 at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro.
April 20, 2011
Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Athletics Ceremony
WASHINGTON, DC – Kyle Riley and Saadia Doyle highlighted the honorees as they were named Howard’s male and female athletes of the year at the annual Bison Awards Ceremony held on April 19, 2011. In addition, over 50 other student athletes were honored for their athletic and academic achievements.
April 14, 2011
Prince Is Coming to Howard University
WASHINGTON, DC - Before you get too excited, be advised that this is not Prince, “The Entertainer.” But for Howard University head coach men’s basketball coach Kevin Nickelberry and Bison basketball fans, it could prove to be just as entertaining. Prince Okoroh, one of the top prospects in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, has signed a national letter of intent to attend the Hilltop in the fall.
April 13, 2011
Howard Announces Its 2011 Men’s Basketball Recruiting Class
WASHINGTON, DC - Howard University announces its 2011 men’s basketball signings. Brandon Ford, Brandon Bailey and Oliver Ellison, all local products from the Washington metropolitan area, have signed national letters of intent to attend Howard University in the fall.
March 20, 2011
Howard Recruit To Play In All Star Game
Simuel Frazier, who signed a letter-of-intent to attend Howard University in the fall, has been selected to play in the 2011 Elite Showcase Basketball Classic on Sunday at 3:30 pm at the Verizon Center.
March 7, 2011
O’Quinn, Reserves Combine to Lead Norfolk State To Win Over Howard
Winston-Salem, NC—March 9---Kyle O’Quinn scored a game-high 25 points and the bench contributed 30 points to lead Norfolk State to a 68-53 win over Howard University in the first round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s tournament at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum.
March 3, 2011
Rivals Clash in Season Finale
WASHINGTON, DC - There will be a lot on the line when the Pirates of Hampton University and the Bison of Howard University close out the regular season at 8 pm in Burr Gymnasium on Thursday, March 3. In addition to the usual “Real HU” rivalry that always surrounds any competition between these two institutions of higher learning, there is the added factor of tournament seedings for next week’s Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament which gets underway on March 8 at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC.
March 3, 2011
Hampton Uses Its Bench and Outside Shooting to Down Howard
Washington, DC—March 3--Anton Dickerson scored 18 of his team-high 21 points in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome the hot shooting of Christopher Tolson, who came off the bench to score 20 points and lead Hampton University to an 83-72 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium. It was the regular season finale for both teams.
February 26, 2011
Strong Second Half Propels Maryland Eastern Shore To Win Over Howard
Princess Anne, MD—February 26---Hillary Haley poured in 15 of his game-high 26 points in the second half and Freddie Obame Obame scored all eight of his points during a key stretch to help Maryland Eastern Shore pull away to a 73-63 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at the Hytche Activity Center.
February 26, 2011
Leary Receives Honor For Second Straight Week
NORFOLK, VA - Alphonso Leary has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week for the second straight week.
February 21, 2011
Leary Named MEAC Rookie of the Week
NORFOLK, VA - Alphonso Leary has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week for his performance this past week.
February 21, 2011
Elliott’s Tip In Helps Bethune-Cookman Nip Howard
Washington, DC—Stanley Elliott scored on a tip-in after a missed shot with 1.0 seconds left to help Bethune-Cookman escape with a 66-64 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
February 19, 2011
Bison Use Free Throw Shooting To Down Florida A&M
Washington, DC—February 19---Howard University was able to offset serious foul trouble with some good solid free throw shooting in the second half and pull away to a 59-50 win over Florida A&M University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
February 14, 2011
Depleted Bison Lose Another Player to Injury in Loss to Norfolk State
Norfolk, VA—February 14---The Howard University men’s basketball team, which has lost several key players to injuries this season, had to play the entire second half without leading scorer and rebounder Mike Phillips and it proved to be a key factor as the Bison fell, 76-68 to Norfolk State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Echols Hall.
February 12, 2011
NC A&T Bench The Difference in Win Over Howard
Greensboro, NC-February 12---Kyle Riley scored a team-high 14 points and Anton Dickerson added all of 13 in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome the production of the North Carolina A&T bench, which accounted for 24 points as Howard fell, 68-49 to the Aggies in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Corbett Sports Center.
February 7, 2011
Bison Parlay Inside Game and Good Free Throw Shooting into Win Over SC State
Washington, DC-February 7---Mike Phillips poured in 17 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Dadrian Collins and Alphonso Leary added 19 and 12 respectively to lead Howard University to a 65-53 win over South Carolina State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
February 5, 2011
NC Central Uses Late Surge to Defeat Howard
Washington, DC-February 5--Landon Clement scored 23 of 26 points in the second half including a clutch three pointer with the shot clock winding down, and CJ Wilkerson added 16 of his 20 points after intermission to lead North Carolina Central to an emotional 79-70 win over Howard in a non-conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium. The loss snapped a two-game win streak for the Bison (4-19).
January 31, 2011
Howard Uses Balanced Scoring to Defeat Delaware State
Washington, DC-January 31---Mike Phillips scored a team-high 19 points to lead a balanced attack as all five starters scored in double figures in a 70-67 win over Delaware State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
January 29, 2011
Howard To Participate in Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend
The Howard University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore women’s and men’s basketball teams will take part in the National Coaches vs. Cancer® Suits and Sneakers awareness weekend during Saturday’s Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference doubleheader at Burr Gymnasium.
January 29, 2011
Howard University Men’s Basketball Partners With “No Bullying” Campaign
In an effort to help generate more awareness to the problem of bullying in the local community, Howard University head men’s basketball coach Kevin Nickelberry and the HU team have invited several participating youth groups as special guests to Saturday’s home basketball game against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as part of “No Bullying” campaign. The tip-off is slated for 4 pm.
January 29, 2011
Riley, Collins Combine To Help Howard Defeat UMES and Snap Nine-Game Slide
Washington, DC—January 29--Kyle Riley scored 14 of his season-high 22 points in the second half and Dadrian Collins added 11 of his 18 after intermission to lead Howard University to a 77-73 win over Maryland Eastern Shore in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium. The win snapped a nine-game losing streak for the Bison (3-17 overall, 1-7 in the MEAC), who notched their first conference win of the season.
January 25, 2011
Howard University Men’s Basketball Announces Two More Signings
Howard University has signed Glenn Andrews and James Lee to scholarships for next season. Both Andrews and Lee will be eligible in January 2012.
January 24, 2011
Bethune-Cookman Holds Off Howard
Daytona Beach, FL—January 24--Anton Dickerson came out of a six-game shooting slump to score 12 of his team-high 15 points in the second half, but it was not enough to offset the scoring CJ Reed and Garrius Holloman, who each tallied 17 points as Bethune-Cookman defeated Howard, 56-49 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at the Ocean Center.
January 22, 2011
Florida A&M Prevails in Poor Shooting Affair
Tallahassee, FL—January 22—Avery Moore scored nine of his 11 points in the second half and Amin Stevens tallied seven of his 13 after intermission to help Florida A&M University outlast Howard University 45-38 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at the Lawson Center.
January 17, 2011
Hampton Leads Norfolk State To Win Over Howard University
Washington, DC—January 29---Rob Hampton scored 15 of his game-high 23 points in the second half to help Norfolk State pull away to a 63-53 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium. The game was televised on ESPNU.
January 16, 2011
Men's & Women's Recap at Coppin State
January 15, 2011
Bison Fall To North Carolina A&T in Home Conference Opener
Washington, DC—January 15—Dadrian Collins scored a team-high 17 points and Kyle Riley and Anton Dickerson added 13 and 12, respectively, but it was not enough to offset the inside-outside game of Thomas Coleman and Marc Hill who combined for 37 points to lead North Carolina A&T to a 78-65 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
January 10, 2011
Bison Done in By Coppin State Bench
Baltimore, MD—January 10—Michael Harper came off the bench to score a game-high 18 points and Lee Jordan got into the act with 14 as Coppin State got 52 of its points in an 84-53 win over Howard in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at the Physical Education Complex.
January 10, 2011
Men's and Women's Basketball visit Coppin State 2011
January 8, 2011
Morgan State’s Inside Presence and Depth the Difference
Baltimore, MD—January 8---Mike Phillips poured in a game- and career-high 25 points and Dadrian Collins contributed 14, but it was not enough to offset the depth as Morgan State downed Howard, 75-62 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game Hill Fieldhouse.
January 4, 2011
Hot Shooting Virginia Downs Howard
Charlottesville, VA—January 4—The University of Virginia used a blistering three-point shooting barrage, that included a blistering 64 percent from beyond the arc to shoot down Howard, 84-63 in a non-conference men’s game at John Paul Jones Arena.
January 2, 2011
Howard Overwhelmed in Second Half by George Washington
Washington, DC-January 2—Joseph Katuka scored nine of his team-high 16 points in the second half and David Pellom came off the bench to tally all seven of his points after intermission to help George Washington University break open a close game and cruise to an 85-50 win over Howard University in a non-conference game at Burr Gymnasium.
December 28, 2010
Howard University Announces Men’s Basketball Signing
Howard University announces the signing of basketball recruit Simuel Frazier to a grant-in-aid for next year. Frazier is a 5-11 guard from Maury High School in Norfolk, VA. As a junior last season, Frazier averaged 15.6 points and 3.0 assists per game. In leading his school to the state tournament for the time since 2004, Frazier averaged 18.3 points in the post-season including a career-high 31 points.
December 28, 2010
Bison Battle But Fall Short In Loss To Rider
Washington, DC—December 28—Mike Phillips poured in a career- and game-high 24 points and Dadrian Collins and Alphonso Leary added 14 and 13 respectively, but it was a not enough to offset the three-point shooting of Rider as the Bison fell, 78-64 to the Broncs in a non-conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
December 22, 2010
Phillips, Dickerson Lead Howard To Win Over Loyola (MD)
Washington, DC-December 22---Mike Phillips scored scored 13 of his game-high 19 points in the second half and Antoine Dickerson tallied 11 of his 15 after intermission to lead Howard University to a 69-65 come-from-behind win over Loyola University Maryland in a non-conference men’s basketball game at Burr Gymnasium. The win snapped an eight-game win streak for the Bison (2-8).
December 7, 2010
Fairfield Uses Balanced Attack To Defeat Howard
Fairfield, CT—December 7—Alphonso Leary and Anton Dickerson each scored 11 points, but the first half inside game and the second half perimeter game proved to be too much as Fairfield University defeated Howard University, 72-52 in a non-conference game at Alumni Hall.
December 4, 2010
Coach Kevin Nickelberry to Appear on Nationally Syndicated Sports Talk Show
Howard head men's basketball coach Kevin Nickelberry will appear on this week's FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW with Donal Ware.
December 4, 2010
Lack of Production from Bench Again Dooms Howard
New York, NY-December 4--Mike Phillips poured in a career-high 20 points and Anton Dickerson added 19 but it was not enough to offset the production of the Hampton bench as the Bison lost to Hampton, 67-55 in the 5th Annual Big Apple Classic at Madison Square Garden.
December 1, 2010
WILLIAM & MARY BENCH PROVES TO BE TOO MUCH IN BISON LOSS
Williamsburg, Va. ‑December 1-Anton Dickerson poured in a career-high 28 points, but it was not enough to overcome the William & Mary bench, which outscored the Bison bench 25-0 in a 76-62 win in a non-conference men’s basketball game at Kaplan Arena.
November 27, 2010
Oregon State vs. Howard, Sat. Nov. 24 - 4 p.m.
WASHINGTON, DC - The men's basketball game between Oregon St. and Howard is slated for Sat. Nov. 27 beginning at 4 p.m in Burr Gymnasium. The Bison are 1-1 at Burr Gymnasium. Tickets are available on the campus of Howard University at Crampton Box Office or through Ticketmaster.com.
November 27, 2010
Undermanned Bison Battle But fall Short in Loss To Oregon State
Washington, DC---November 27--Anton Dickerson scored a game- and career-high 24 points and Dadrian Collins added 15 in a spirited effort, but it was not enough to offset the combined performance of Jared Cunningham and Joe Burton, who combined for 26 second half points as Oregon State pulled away to an 84-74 win over Howard University in a non-conference game at Burr Gymnasium.
November 23, 2010
Bison Give Valiant Effort But Fall To Undefeated American
Washington, DC—November 23---Mike Phillips and Dadrian Collins each scored 11 points but it was not enough to offset the scoring punch of Troy Brewer and Vlad Moldoveanu, who combined for 43 points as American University posted a 66-54 win over Howard University in a non-conference game at Burr Gymnasium.
November 21, 2010
Slow Start, Turnovers Plague Bison in Loss
Brooklyn Heights, NY—November 21---Howard University fell behind big to start the game, trailed by 16 at the half and then rallied to get to within four before losing, 70-52 to St. Francis (NY) in a non-conference men’s basketball game at Pope Center.
November 19, 2010
Injuries Continue to Plague Howard
When Howard University’s Theodore Boyomo went down with a knee injury in an exhibition game before the start of the season that was later diagnosed as a tear of the ACL, head coach Kevin Nickelberry figured that would be his allotment of season-ending injuries.
November 14, 2010
Purdue Uses Its Bench To Overpower Howard
West Lafayette, IN—November 14—E’Twaun Moore scored a game-high 16 points and JaJuan Johnson recorded a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds but it was the bench production that did most of the damage as 14th ranked Purdue (1-0) defeated Howard University, 76-40 in a non-conference men’s basketball game at Mackey Arena before 14,123.
November 12, 2010
Men's Basketball Opens Season At Home Against Bowling Green
Washington, DC—November 10--In a rare early season home game, Howard University fans will get a chance to see the men’s basketball team in action as the Bison open the 2010-11 season against Bowling Green University this Friday at 7 pm in Burr Gymnasium.
November 12, 2010
Howard Pulls Out Win Over Bowling Green
Washington, DC—November 12---Alphonso Leary overcame early foul problems and came up with a key three-point play to help Howard defeat Bowling Green, 54-52 in a non-conference game at Burr Gymnasium.
November 3, 2010
Boyomo Injures Knee; Out For the Season
WASHINGTON, DC - The Howard University men’s basketball team received a major blow to its program when top recruit Theodore Boyomo tore the ACL and MCL in his knee during a recent scrimmage that will require surgery and thus end his season before it begins. A 6-9, 225-pound freshman center from Cameroon, Boyomo played at the Kent School in Kent, MA last year and was heavily recruited. He was considered a key recruit for first year head coach Kevin Nickelberry.
October 9, 2010
Nickelberry Announces Men’s Basketball Schedule
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Howard head coach Kevin Nickelberry announces the 2010-11 men’s basketball schedule. The Bison open the season with a home game against Bowling Green. Howard will then travel to West Lafayette, IN to take on nationally ranked Purdue on November 27. The rest of the non-conference schedule features a home game against Oregon State on November 14.
October 5, 2010
Thompson Named to Pre-season all-MEAC Second Team
Calvin Thompson has been to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference 2010-11 pre-season second team as selected by the conference coaches and SIDs.
August 6, 2010
First Annual Kevin Nickelberry Basketball Camp a Success
The First Annual Kevin Nickelberry basketball camp at Howard University proved to be a big success. The more than 80 campers who participated in the five-day camp, were given instruction in the fundamentals of the sport while also providing a lot of fun and excitement for the campers, ages 5-16.
June 30, 2010
The HU Blue Crew is Coming!
Watch out Howard, the HU Blue Crew is coming! The spirit group will make its debut in fall 2010 and is open to all students at Howard University. We are looking for the biggest and best supporters of ALL the HU athletic teams!
June 17, 2010
Men's Basketball Adds Two Coaches to Staff
Howard University head men’s basketball coach Kevin Nickelberry has added Keith Coutreyer as associate head coach and Travis Lyons as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator to his staff for the upcoming season.
June 10, 2010
2010 Kevin Nickelberry Basketball Camp Open to Registration
The 1st annual Kevin Nickelberry Basketball Camp will be held at Howard University for boys, 5-17 will be held August 1 through August 5 in Burr Gymnasium on the University campus.
May 25, 2010
Howard University Fills Needs in Men's Basketball
It did not take Kevin Nickelberry long to show that he is on a mission to take the Howard University men’s basketball program to the next level. Nickelberry, who has been on the job less that than three weeks, addressed one of the team’s biggest needs by announcing the signing of Alphonso Leary to a national letter of intent and Theodore Boyomo to a written offer of financial aid.
May 4, 2010
Kevin Nickelberry Named Head Men's Basketball Coach at Howard
Kevin Nickelberry, who helped UNC Charlotte and Clemson to four postseason appearances, has been named head basketball coach at Howard University.
March 9, 2010
Bison Fall To NC A&T in First Round of MEAC Tourney
Nic Simpson came off the bench to score a game-high 21 points and James Porter added 12 in a reserve capacity as North Carolina A&T defeated Howard University, 65-55 in the opening round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum. The Aggies (11-21), the Number 9 seed, advance to the quarterfinal round where they will face Morgan State University, the Number 1 seed on Wednesday at 7 pm.
March 8, 2010
Game Notes: No. 8 Howard vs. No. 9 North Carolina A&T
This is a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament first round match-up between the Aggies of North Carolina A&T, the Number 9 seed and the Bison of Howard University, the Number 8 seed. The Aggies (10-21) finished the regular season with a 67-66 loss to Norfolk State on Thursday at home. The Bison (7-24 overall) are coming off a 90-42 loss to Hampton University this past Thursday on the road.
March 8, 2010
Howard Face Aggies For Third Time In Opening Round Play
March Madness will officially begin in earnest for the Howard University men’s basketball team on Tuesday, March 9 when the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament gets underway at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. The tournament runs through Saturday and a champion will be crowned and receive the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
March 5, 2010
Collins, Phillips Receive MEAC Honors
Dadrian Collins and Mike Phillips have been named to the 2010 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference All-Rookie team.
March 4, 2010
Howard Men, Women Set For Tournament Play
March Madness will officially begin in earnest for the Howard University men’s and women’s basketball teams this coming Tuesday when the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament begins at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. The tournament champions will get the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
March 4, 2010
Pellum, Simpson Lead Hampton To Easy Win Over Howard
Darrion Pellum and Vincent Simpson each scored 22 points to lead Hampton University to an easy 90-42 win over Howard in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular season finale at the Convocation Center.
March 3, 2010
Game Notes: Howard at Hampton
This is a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Pirates of Hampton University. The Bison (7-23 overall, 6-9 in the MEAC) are coming off a 66-68 overtime home loss to Maryland Eastern Shore this past Saturday. The Pirates (12-17 overall, 6-8 in the MEAC) defeated Longwood, 95-81 at home in a non-conference game on Monday for their fourth straight win.
February 27, 2010
Obame Obame, Burns Lead UMES To OT Win Over Howard
Tim Burns scored six of his 15 points in overtime and Lyvann Obame Obame added four of his 13 in the extra period to help Maryland Eastern Shore edge Howard, 68-66 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
February 26, 2010
Game Notes: Howard vs. UMES
This is a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up between the Hawks of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the Bison of Howard University. The Hawks (9-19 Overall, 7-7 MEAC) had their two-game win streak snapped when they dropped a tough 61-65 decision to Morgan State University on Monday. The Bison dropped their third straight in a 50-44 road loss to Bethune-Cookman on Monday.
February 22, 2010
Bethune-Cookman Holds Off Howard
CJ Reed scored a game-high 12 points and Jarrell Thomas added 10 off the bench including the last four points of the game as Bethune-Cookman (14-13 overall, 7-7 in the MEAC) held off Howard, 50-44 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at the Ocean Center.
February 22, 2010
Game Notes: Howard at Bethune-Cookman
This is a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University. The Bison (7-21 Overall, 6-7 MEAC) are coming off a 67-72 overtime loss at Florida A&M University on Saturday. The Wildcats (14-13 Overall, 6-7 MEAC) are trying to recover from a 44-71 loss to Hampton University at home this past Saturday. Howard defeated BC-U, 67-64 on January 25 in Washington, DC.
February 20, 2010
Howard Faces Pivotal Test in MEAC Race
As the regular season winds down and the tournament approaches in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, the Howard University men’s basketball is among several teams still jockeying for one of the top four seeds.
February 20, 2010
Jenkins Leads FAMU to OT Win Over Howard
Rashmeen Jenkins scored seven of his team-high 15 points in the overtime to lead Florida A&M University to a 72-67 win over Howard in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at the Alfred Lawson Center.
February 19, 2010
Game Notes: Howard at FAMU
This is a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Rattlers of Florida A&M University. The Bison (7-20 overall, 6-6 in the MEAC) are trying to recover from a 52-72 loss to Norfolk State University on Monday. The Rattlers (6-19 overall, 3-9 in the MEAC) are coming off a 63-66 loss to Delaware State University on Monday
February 16, 2010
Collins Named MEAC Rookie of the Week
Dadrian Collins was named the MEAC Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week, the conference announced yesterday.
February 15, 2010
Pauline Leads Balanced Attack In Win Over Howard
Aleek Pauline scored a game-high 20 points to lead four players in double figures as Norfolk State defeated Howard University, 72-52 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium. The win avenged an 82-77 loss to the Bison on January 18 in Norfolk, VA.
February 14, 2010
Monday's Basketball Doubleheader Changed to 2 and 4 PM
The times for basketball doubleheader vs. Norfolk State scheduled for Monday at 6pm and 8pm has been changed. The women's and men's squads will now tip-off at 2pm and 4pm, respectively, due to a wintery mix expected to hit the DC metro area.
February 14, 2010
Game Notes: Howard vs. Norfolk State
This is a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up between the Spartans of Norfolk State University and the Bison of Howard University. The Spartans (6-17 overall, 5-6 in the MEAC) are coming off a 70-66 win over Hampton University on Saturday on the road. The Bison (7-19, 6-5 MEAC) defeated North Carolina A&T, 59-49 on Saturday at home.
February 13, 2010
Thompson Leads Howard To Win Over NC A&T
Calvin Thompson recorded a double-double and Curtis White and Dadrian Collins added 12 and 10, respectively as Howard University defeated North Carolina A&T, 59-49 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
February 12, 2010
Game Notes: Howard vs. North Carolina A&T
This is a conference match-up between the Aggies of North Carolina A&T University the Bison of Howard University. The Aggies (8-16, 4-6 MEAC) are coming off a 62-52 home loss to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday. The Bison (6-19, 5-5 MEAC) are trying to recover from a 64-77 loss South Carolina State University this past Monday on the road.
February 8, 2010
Game Notes: Howard at South Carolina State
This is a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up between the Bison of Howard and the Bulldogs of South Carolina State. The Bison (6-18 overall, 5-4 in the MEAC) are trying to recover from a 62-58 loss to Winston-Salem State on Saturday. The Bulldogs (12-8 overall, 6-3 in the MEAC) are coming off a 72-60 win over Hampton this past Saturday. This is the 80th meeting and the Bulldogs hold a 46-33 advantage.
February 8, 2010
SC State Reserves Prove to be The Difference in Win Over Howard
South Carolina State went to its bench in the second half and it proved to be the difference as the Bulldogs pulled away to a 77-64 win over Howard in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.
February 6, 2010
Bison Rally Falls Short Despite White’s Efforts
Curtis White scored 14 of his game-high 20 points in the second half, but it was not enough the balanced attack of Winston-Salem State was too much to overcome as Howard University dropped a 62-58 decision to the Rams in a non-conference men’s basketball game at the C.E. Gaines Center.
February 5, 2010
Game Notes: Howard at Winston-Salem State
This is a non-conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Rams of Winston-Salem State University. The Bison (6-17, 5-4 MEAC) are trying to recover from a 45-54 loss to Delaware State University on Monday, February 1st. The Rams (8-12) are coming off a 62-49 win over Ferrum College on Thursday, February 4th. This is the sixth meeting between these two teams with the Rams having a 2-4 advantage.
February 3, 2010
MEAC Basketball Tournament Tickets on Sale at HU
Howard’s allotment of tickets for the 2010 MEAC Basketball Tournament is on sale now through the HU Athletics Department.
February 1, 2010
Delaware State Defense Stymies Howard
Delaware State parlayed a stingy defense and a slow-down offense to frustrate Howard, 54-45 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Memorial Hall.
February 1, 2010
Game Notes: Howard at Delaware State
This is a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Hornets of Delaware State University. The Bison (6-16, 5-3 MEAC) are coming off a 67-66 loss to Maryland Eastern Shore this past Saturday while the Hornets (10-8, 5-2 MEAC) are coming off a 58-56 win over Hampton University at home on Saturday.
January 30, 2010
Haley Leads UMES to Win Over Howard
Hillary Haley scored 20 of his career-high 33 points in the second half to help the University of Maryland Eastern Shore hold off Howard University, 67-66 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at the W.P. Hytche Center.
January 29, 2010
Game Notes: Howard at UMES
This is a conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Hawks of Maryland Eastern Shore. The Bison (6-15, 5-2 MEAC) are coming off a 67-64 win over Bethune-Cookman University on Monday, January 25th. The Hawks (5-14, 3-3 MEAC) are trying to recover form a 91-54 loss to organ State University on Saturday, January 25th.
January 25, 2010
Collins Leads Howard to Win Over Bethune-Cookman
Dadrian Collins scored a team-high 18 points and Calvin Thompson and Curtis White added 13 and 10, respectively to lead Howard University to a 67-64 win over Bethune-Cookman University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
January 25, 2010
Collins Named Rookie of the Week
Dadrian Collins has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week for the second straight week. A 6-5, 190-pound freshman forward from Williamsburg, Collins averaged 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in Howard’s road win over Norfolk State last Monday and the home loss to Florida A&M University on Saturday.
January 25, 2010
Game Notes: Howard vs. BCU
This is a conference match-up between the Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman and the Bison of Howard. The Wildcats (12-7 overall, 5-1 in the MEAC) are coming off a 57-52 win over Hampton University on the road on Saturday while the Bison (5-15, 4-2 MEAC) are trying to recover from a 72-65 loss to Florida A&M University at home this past Saturday.
January 23, 2010
Florida A&M Snaps Howard Three-Game Win Streak
Dadrian Collins scored a team-high 14 points to lead four players in double figures, but it was not enough to offset the second half play of Dale Hughes, who came off the bench to score a game-high 15 points and Rasheem Jenkins and Larry Jackson added 14 and 12, respectively as Florida A&M (4-14 overall, 2-4 in the MEAC) pulled away to a 72-65 win over Howard in a MEAC men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
January 22, 2010
Game Notes: Howard vs FAMU
This is a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up between the Rattlers of Florida A&M University and the Bison of Howard University. The Bison (5-14, 4-1 MEAC) are coming off an 82-77 win over Norfolk State University on Monday, January 18th. The Rattlers (3-14, 1-4 MEAC) are trying to recover from a 57-64 loss to Delaware State University at home this past Monday.
January 22, 2010
Men's Basketball Inks De'Mon Brooks for 2010-11
With the basketball season well underway and the Bison men’s team currently tied for second place in the MEAC, the coaching staff has already begun planning for next year’s team. High school senior De’Mon Brooks recently signed with the men’s hoops team during the early signing period.
January 20, 2010
Howard University Student-Athletes Rally to Aid Haiti
The Howard University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will hold a campaign during the Howard vs. Florida A&M basketball game this Saturday, January 23 at 2pm. The event will raise funds for the University's Haiti Relief fund.
January 20, 2010
Thompson Named HSRN National Player of the Week
Sophomore Calvin Thompson was named the Heritage Sports Radio Network's (HSRN) National Player of the Week, it was announced today.
January 18, 2010
Howard Debuts on ESPNU
Howard University will take on the Spartans of Norfolk State University at Echols Gym tonight on ESPNU at 9 pm. It is part of the ESPNU/MEAC TV package and a celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
January 18, 2010
Thompson, Collins Cited For Weekly Honors
Calvin Thompson was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Week and Dadrian Collins the MEAC Co-Rookie of the Week for their efforts in wins over Coppin State and North Carolina A&T.
January 18, 2010
Thompson Leads Balanced Attack in Howard Win Over Norfolk State
Calvin Thompson continued his scoring barrage, erupting for a game-high 24 points to lead four players in double figures as Howard University defeated Norfolk State University, 82-77 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Echols Hall. The game was televised nationally on ESPNU as part of the MEAC/ESPNU television package.
January 17, 2010
Game Notes: Howard at Norfolk State
This is a MEAC match-up between Howard and Norfolk State. The Bison (4-14, 3-1 MEAC) are coming off an 82-77 win over North Carolina A & T on Saturday, January 16. The Spartans (3-12 overall, 2-2 MEAC) are also coming off a 66-50 win over Hampton on Saturday, January 16.
January 17, 2010
Doyle, Thompson Finalists for HSRN National Player of the Week
Freshman Saadia Doyle and sophomore Calvin Thompson are finalists for the Heritage Sports Radio Network (HSRN) National Player of the Week, it was announced yesterday. Log in to www.hsrn.com to cast your vote today. Voting ends on Wed., Jan. 20 at 2pm (EST).
January 16, 2010
Thompson Scores Career High in Win Over NC A&T
Calvin Thompson poured in a career-high 33 points and Curtis White added 18 to lead Howard University to an 82-77 win over North Carolina A&T in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at the Corbett Sports Center.
January 15, 2010
Game Notes: Howard at North Carolina A&T
This is a conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Aggies of North Carolina A&T University. The Bison (3-14) are coming off a 59-53 win over Coppin State University on Monday, January 11. The Aggies (5-11) are trying to recover from a 66-65 loss to Bethune-Cookman on Monday
January 11, 2010
Collins, Thompson Combine To Lead Howard To Win Over Coppin State
Dadrian Collins and Calvin Thompson combined to score 13 of the last 16 points down the stretch to help Howard University pull away to a 59-53 win over Coppin State University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
January 11, 2010
Phillips Named MEAC Rookie of the Week
Mike Phillips has been named the MEAC Rookie of the Week for the third time this season. The 6-7, 185-pound freshman forward from Fredericksburg, VA, scored 24 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, dealt out three assists and had a steal in a win over Navy and a loss to Morgan State.
January 10, 2010
Game Notes: Howard vs. Coppin State
This is a conference match-up between Howard and the Eagles of Coppin State University. The Bison (2-14) are trying to recover from a 90-58 loss to Morgan State on Saturday, January. The Eagles (5-8) are also trying to recover from a 69-67 loss to Hampton on Saturday.
January 9, 2010
Holmes, Jackson Lead Morgan State to Win Over Howard
Reggie Holmes scored a game-high 22 points and Dwayne Jackson came off the bench to add 19 as Morgan State University rolled to an easy 90-58 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s game at Burr Gymnasium.
January 8, 2010
Game Notes: Howard vs Morgan State
This is a conference match-up between the Bison of Howard and the Bears of Morgan State. The Bison (2-13) are coming off a 72-65 win over Navy on Monday, January 4. The Bears (8-7) are coming off a 63-79 loss to Baylor University on Wednesday, January 6.
January 4, 2010
White, Collins Lead Balanced Attack In Win Over Navy
Curtis White scored 12 of his game-high 21 points in the second half and Dadrian Collins added 10 of his 15 after intermission to lead Howard to a 72-65 win over Navy in a non-conference men’s basketball game at Burr Gymnasium.
January 3, 2010
Game Notes: Howard vs. Navy
This is a non-conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy. The Bison (1-13) are trying to recover from a 63-82 road loss to George Washington University on Saturday, January 2. The Midshipmen (6-8) are coming off a 79-73 win against Elon University on Saturday, January 2.
January 2, 2010
Second Half Spurt Keys GW Win Over Howard
Dadrian Collins scored a career- and team-high 17 points and Kandi Mukole came off the bench to add a season-high 14 but it was not enough to offset a second half surge that enabled George Washington University to pull away to an 81-63 win over Howard in a non-conference men’s basketball game at the Smith Center.
January 1, 2010
Game Notes: Howard at George Washington
Saturday's match-up pits Howard against the Colonials of George Washington University. The Bison (1-12) are trying to recover from a 94-46 road loss to Saint Mary’s on Wednesday, December 30. The Colonials’ (10-3) are coming off a 66-53 loss to Harvard, also on Wednesday, December 30.
December 30, 2009
Howard Drops Decision to St. Mary’s in Shamrock Classic
Omar Samhan scored a game-high 23 points to lead four players in double figures as St. Mary’s College defeated Howard, 94-46 in the Shamrock Classic at the McKeon Pavilion.
December 29, 2009
Howard Drops Opener to Stephen F. Austin in Shamrock Classic
Eddie Williams scored 11 of his game-high 18 points in the first half and Jereal Scott tallied all of his 14 in the second half to lead Stephen F. Austin to a 73-50 win over Howard in the Shamrock Classic at McKeon Pavilion.
December 28, 2009
Game Notes: Howard at Stephen F. Austin
This is a non-conference match-up between the Bison of Howard and the Lumberjacks of Stephen F. Austin. The Bison (1-10) are trying to recover from a 51-69 road loss to Middle Tennessee State on December 22. The Lumberjacks (8-3) are coming off a 103-68 win at home against East Central University on December 22.
December 28, 2009
Phillips Receives Honor For Second Straight Week
Mike Phillips has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week for the second straight time.
December 22, 2009
Game Notes: Howard at Middle Tennessee State
This is a non-conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee State. The Bison (1-9) are trying to recover from a 51-85 road loss to Loyola (Md.) on Saturday, December 19th. The Blue Raiders (4-6) are coming off an 83-58 win at home against SIU Edwardsville on Sunday, December 13th.
December 22, 2009
Middle Tennessee State Uses Balanced Attack to Down Howard
James Gallman came off the bench to score a team-high 14 points to lead four players ion double figures as Middle Tennessee State defeated Howard University, 69-51 in a non-conference men’s basketball game at The Murphy Center.
December 21, 2009
Mike Phillips Named MEAC Rookie of the Week
Freshman Mike Phillips (Fredericksburg, Va./River Bend H.S.) was named the MEAC Rookie of the Week, the conference announced today.
December 19, 2009
Men's Hoops at Loyola (Md.) Still on As Scheduled
Today's men's basketball game at Loyola (Md.) will be played as scheduled beginning at 1 o'clock. Due to weather concerns and limited available parking on the Loyola campus, spectators are advised not to attend. The game will be available on MASN beginning at 1 pm.
December 19, 2009
Loyola’s Bench the Difference in Win Over Howard
Jamal Barney poured in a game-high 28 points off the bench and Tony Lewis added 14 as a reserve to help Loyola University defeat Howard, 85-51 in a non-conference men’s basketball game at Reitz Arena.
December 17, 2009
Game Notes: Howard at Loyola (Md.)
Saturday's non-conference match-up pits Howard against the Greyhounds of Loyola University. The game will be broadcast live on MASN at 1PM and the series record between the two teams is 2-1 Loyola.
December 5, 2009
Kirkpatrick’s Dunk Lifts Howard to Win Over Hampton
Paul Kirkpatrick scored on a dunk with 5 seconds remaining to give Howard University a thrilling 56-54 win over Hampton University in the Fourth Annual Big Apple Classic at Madison Square Garden before 6,981.
December 4, 2009
Howard, Hampton Square Off in Big Apple Classic
There will be a lot will be riding on the line when Howard University and Hampton University square off in the Fourth Annual Big Apple Classic on Saturday in Madison Square Garden at 7:05 pm. The game will be preceded by a match-up between CIAA rivals Virginia Union University and Virginia State University at 4 pm.
December 1, 2009
Game Notes: Howard at American
This is a non-conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Eagles of American University. The Bison (0-7) are coming off a 70-54 road loss to Canisius on Saturday while AU (0-7) is still looking for its first victory after dropping a 65-58 decision at Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday.
December 1, 2009
Howard Remains Winless After Loss To American
Dadrian Collins scored all of his career-high15 points in the second half, but it was not enough as American University placed four players in double figures in a 59-53 win over Howard University in a non-conference men’s basketball game at Bender Arena.
November 28, 2009
Bison Remain Winless After Loss to Canisius
Julius Coles poured in a career-high 27 points to lead Canisius College to a 70-54 win over Howard University in a non-conference men’s basketball game at the Koessler Athletic Center.
November 28, 2009
Game Notes: Howard at Canisius
This is a non-conference match-up between the Bison of Howard University and the Griffs of Canisius College. The Bison (0-6) are coming off an 81-60 home loss to Fairfield on Wednesday while Canisius (3-1) is coming off a 73-71 win over Buffalo on December 21.
November 25, 2009
Fairfield’s Balance Too Much For Howard
Yorel Hawkins scored a game-high 16 points to lead five players in double figures as Fairfield defeated Howard, 81-60 in a non-conference men’s basketball game at Burr Gymnasium.
November 24, 2009
Game Notes: Howard vs. Fairfield
Wednesday's contest pits Fairfield University against the Bison of Howard University. The Stags (3-1) are coming off a 72-56 win over American on the road this past Monday while the Bison (0-5) are still looking for their first win of the season after dropping a 52-69 decision to Akron this past Sunday.