Howard Bison Triumph Over Bowie State Bulldogs
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Burr Gymnasium
Howard Bison 85, Bowie State Bulldogs 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Bowie State Bulldogs vs Howard Bison?
Howard Bison beat Bowie State Bulldogs 85-69 at Burr Gymnasium on December 6, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the Howard Bison defeated the Bowie State Bulldogs with a final score of 85-69 in a matchup held at Burr Gymnasium on December 6, 2025. This win marks a significant turnaround for Howard, who had been struggling recently, as they came into the game with a 4-6 record over their last ten contests, including a one-game losing streak. The Bison's average scoring in those games was 78.8 points, while they allowed an average of 75.4 points per game. In contrast, Bowie State entered the game with a single recent win, boasting a record of 1-0 in their last game, where they scored 76 points and allowed 73. This victory for Howard not only improves their overall record to 6-5 but also gives them a 5-3 record at home this season.
The Bison's recent form highlighted their offensive capabilities, particularly in their most recent home game against the St. Mary's (MD) Seahawks, where they achieved a dominant 115-61 victory. However, they had also faced tough losses, including a 93-56 defeat to the Duke Blue Devils. Bowie State, on the other hand, had only played one game recently, which they won against Howard earlier in the season on January 16, 2025, with a score of 76-73. This history added a layer of intrigue to the matchup, as Howard sought to avenge that earlier defeat.
In terms of home and away performance, Howard had a solid home record, while Bowie State had only played one away game this season, which they won. This matchup was particularly important for Howard, as they needed to capitalize on their home court advantage to build momentum moving forward.
Injury reports were not provided in the block, so both teams appeared to field their regular lineups. The market had priced Howard as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory.
The game conditions were typical for a December evening, and fans were treated to an exciting display of basketball. Key moments included a series of free throws made by Christian Garrett in the second half, contributing significantly to Howard's lead. The Bison's scoring was complemented by a dunk from Julian Johnson, assisted by BJ Powell, which energized the crowd and solidified Howard's control of the game.
As the game progressed, Howard maintained their lead, showcasing their offensive depth and defensive tenacity. The final score of 85-69 reflects a solid performance by the Bison, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.
Leaders
- PointsOse Okojie17Howard Bison
- AssistsIsaiah Brown5Howard Bison
- ReboundsAlex Cotton12Howard Bison
- PointsJaiden McGhee26Bowie State Bulldogs
- AssistsKJ West2Bowie State Bulldogs
- ReboundsJaiden McGhee5Bowie State Bulldogs
Recent form
Howard Bison
Last 10: 4-6Streak L178.8 scored · 75.4 allowed per game4-3 at home
- L75-79at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 29
- W115-61vs St. Mary's (MD) SeahawksNov 26
- L56-93at Duke Blue DevilsNov 23
- W80-70vs Niagara Purple EaglesNov 22
- L60-64at Stetson HattersNov 20
- W72-64vs Alcorn State BravesNov 14
- L70-73vs Grambling TigersNov 9
- W103-71vs District of Columbia FirebirdsNov 7
- L67-88vs Missouri TigersNov 4
- L90-91vs Morgan State BearsMar 13
Bowie State Bulldogs
1 game: 1-0Streak W176 scored · 73 allowed per game1-0 away
- W76-73at Howard BisonJan 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 24-11 | - | 11-3 |
| Morgan State | 14-16 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Norfolk State | 15-17 | 3 | 8-6 |
| North Carolina Central | 14-18 | 3 | 8-6 |
| South Carolina State | 10-22 | 4 | 7-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 9-23 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Coppin State | 7-24 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Delaware State | 8-23 | 9 | 2-12 |
Box score
| Stat | Bowie State Bulldogs | Howard Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 16-44 | 30-60 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 4-16 | 5-20 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 25 |
| Free throws | 33-41 | 20-32 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 28 |
| Assists | 5 | 20 |
| Steals | 11 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 20 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 30 |
| Fast-break points | 22 | 28 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 48 |
| Fouls | 25 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 26 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 9 | 85 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-57Christian Garrett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-59Calvin Robins Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Bryce Harris.
- 2nd Half43-59Jamel Melvin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-59Jamel Melvin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-61Calvin Robins Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Brown.
- 2nd Half45-61Christian Garrett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-61Christian Garrett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-63Alex Cotton made Jumper. Assisted by Calvin Robins Jr..
- 2nd Half47-63Nazaire Hinton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-65Calvin Robins Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Brown.
- 2nd Half47-67Ose Okojie made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-67Guy Fauntleroy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-67Guy Fauntleroy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-67Christian Garrett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-69Isaiah Brown made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-71Ose Okojie made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Brown.
- 2nd Half52-71KJ West made Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-74Alex Cotton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Brown.
- 2nd Half53-74Guy Fauntleroy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-74Guy Fauntleroy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-76Ose Okojie made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Brown.
- 2nd Half54-78Bryce Harris made Layup. Assisted by Cam Gillus.
- 2nd Half54-79Bryce Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-79Jaiden McGhee made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-80Bryce Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-81Bryce Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-82Bryce Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-82Jaiden McGhee made Layup. Assisted by Christian Garrett.
- 2nd Half59-82Jaiden McGhee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-82Jaiden McGhee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-82Jaiden McGhee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-83Julian Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-83Guy Fauntleroy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-83Guy Fauntleroy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-83Christian Garrett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-83Christian Garrett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-83Christian Garrett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-83Christian Garrett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-85Julian Johnson made Dunk. Assisted by BJ Powell.
- 2nd Half69-85Jaiden McGhee made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Howard Bison, below favours Bowie State Bulldogs.
Venue
- Burr GymnasiumWashington, DC
- Attendance871
- OfficialsAntoine Dawkins, Kevin Agee, Garrett Jones
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