NCAAB · Final

Howard Bison Defeat Delaware State Hornets 84-58

Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Burr Gymnasium

Howard Bison 84, Delaware State Hornets 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Delaware State Hornets vs Howard Bison?

Howard Bison beat Delaware State Hornets 84-58 at Burr Gymnasium on January 12, 2026.

Who was favored in Delaware State Hornets vs Howard Bison?

Howard Bison were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -470 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Howard Bison triumphed over the Delaware State Hornets with a final score of 84-58. This game showcased the Bison's strength at home, where they have maintained a solid record of 10-8 overall and an impressive 4-0 at Burr Gymnasium this season. The victory comes at a crucial time for Howard, who had been struggling with a three-game losing streak prior to this contest.

Howard's recent form had seen them win only two of their last five games, averaging 63.0 points while allowing 67.8 points in that stretch. However, their overall scoring average stands at 72.4 points per game, with a defensive average of 67.4 points allowed. In contrast, Delaware State has faced significant challenges, entering the game with a record of 5-13 and having lost their last three games. The Hornets have scored an average of 61.9 points while conceding 65.9 points in their last ten outings.

The Bison's home record has been a significant factor in their performance, as they have been able to capitalize on the home-court advantage. Their previous meetings with the Hornets have been competitive, with the all-time series tied at 1-1. In their last encounter on February 15, 2025, Howard lost to Delaware State 69-90, but they managed to secure a victory earlier that season on January 5, 2025, winning 100-94 at home.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing for either team, allowing both squads to field their full rosters. The market reflected Howard's strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 8.5-point favorites and setting the total at 129.5. The odds for the home moneyline were -470.0, while the away moneyline for Delaware State was +360.0.

The game took place under standard conditions for January basketball, and viewers were treated to a display of Howard's offensive capabilities. The Bison's scoring included several impressive plays, such as a layup by Julian Johnson assisted by Shane Frazier and a three-point jumper from Corey Perkins, which capped off the scoring for the Hornets.

Overall, Howard's victory was a much-needed boost as they look to regain momentum in their season, while Delaware State will need to regroup after another tough loss.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOW -8.5	129.5 o -110 / u -110	Delaware State Hornets +360 · Howard Bison -470

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Leaders

PointsOse Okojie16Howard Bison
AssistsTravelle Bryson6Howard Bison
ReboundsCedric Taylor III6Howard Bison
PointsMiles Webb19Delaware State Hornets
AssistsCorey Perkins4Delaware State Hornets
ReboundsMiles Webb4Delaware State Hornets

Recent form

Howard Bison

Last 10: 6-4Streak L372.4 scored · 67.4 allowed per game4-0 at home

L57-69at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksJan 10
L57-58at South Carolina State BulldogsJan 3
L60-80at Northwestern WildcatsDec 30
W67-66at UNC Wilmington SeahawksDec 20
W74-66at Drexel DragonsDec 16
W61-57vs Hampton PiratesDec 13
W73-69vs North Carolina A&T AggiesDec 10
W85-69vs Bowie State BulldogsDec 6
L75-79at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 29
W115-61vs St. Mary's (MD) SeahawksNov 26

Delaware State Hornets

Last 10: 3-7Streak L361.9 scored · 65.9 allowed per game1-3 away

L64-66vs Norfolk State SpartansJan 10
L51-53vs Coppin State EaglesJan 3
L50-65at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsDec 30
W73-61vs Holy Family TigersDec 21
L51-67at Saint Joseph's HawksDec 19
W81-76at Longwood LancersDec 13
W75-72vs Delaware Blue HensDec 6
L59-66vs Navy MidshipmenDec 4
L57-71at UMBC RetrieversNov 29
L58-62vs Virginia State TrojansNov 26

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	Delaware State Hornets	Howard Bison
Field goals	18-49	29-53
Field goal %	37	55
Three-pointers	6-18	5-15
Three-point %	33	33
Free throws	16-21	21-27
Free throw %	76	78
Rebounds	22	36
Offensive rebounds	10	11
Defensive rebounds	12	25
Assists	10	21
Steals	3	9
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	15	9
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	3	21
Fast-break points	5	19
Points in the paint	14	46
Fouls	21	20
Largest lead	3	35
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	12	86

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-48Ponce James makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half32-50Travelle Bryson makes layup
2nd Half32-51Danas Kazakevicius makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-52Danas Kazakevicius makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-52Miles Webb makes 7-foot dunk (Ponce James assists)
2nd Half34-54Danas Kazakevicius makes layup
2nd Half34-55Isaiah Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-56Isaiah Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-58Bryce Harris makes layup (Travelle Bryson assists)
2nd Half36-58Cyril Obasogie makes layup
2nd Half36-60Travelle Bryson makes 5-foot dunk (Isaiah Brown assists)
2nd Half38-60Cyril Obasogie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-60Cyril Obasogie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-60John Clemmons makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-61Alex Cotton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-62Alex Cotton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-63Ose Okojie makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half39-65Ose Okojie makes layup (BJ Powell assists)
2nd Half39-67Danas Kazakevicius makes layup (BJ Powell assists)
2nd Half40-67Ponce James makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-67Ponce James makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-69Cedric Taylor III makes 3-foot dunk (Travelle Bryson assists)
2nd Half41-71Ose Okojie makes 3-foot dunk (Travelle Bryson assists)
2nd Half41-73Travelle Bryson makes 5-foot dunk (Ose Okojie assists)
2nd Half43-73Miles Webb makes layup (Corey Perkins assists)
2nd Half43-75Cedric Taylor III makes layup (Travelle Bryson assists)
2nd Half45-75Miles Webb makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half45-76Danas Kazakevicius makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-77Danas Kazakevicius makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-80Alex Cotton makes 26-foot three point jumper (Danas Kazakevicius assists)
2nd Half48-80Corey Perkins makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half49-80Corey Perkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-82Julian Johnson makes layup (Shane Frazier assists)
2nd Half50-82Ponce James makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-82Ponce James makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-82Miles Webb makes 16-foot jumper (Bessanty Saragba assists)
2nd Half54-82Ponce James makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-82Ponce James makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-84Julian Johnson makes layup (Jeremiah Johnson assists)
2nd Half58-84Corey Perkins makes 25-foot three point jumper