NCAAB · Final

Howard Bison Dominates District of Columbia Firebirds 103-71

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Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Burr Gymnasium

Howard Bison 103, District of Columbia Firebirds 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won District of Columbia Firebirds vs Howard Bison?

Howard Bison beat District of Columbia Firebirds 103-71 at Burr Gymnasium on November 6, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Howard Bison triumphed over the District of Columbia Firebirds with a final score of 103-71 at Burr Gymnasium. This victory marks a significant turnaround for Howard, who had been struggling with a six-game losing streak prior to this match. The Bison's recent form had seen them record a 3-7 mark over their last ten games, but they showcased their offensive prowess in this contest, averaging 74.3 points per game while allowing 77.3. In stark contrast, the Firebirds, who had only played one game this season, came into this matchup with a record of 0-1, having lost their previous game against the Morgan State Bears with a score of 64-90.

Howard’s home record stands at 1-3, while their away record is 2-4, indicating a need for improvement on their home court. The Bison's last five games had been particularly challenging, with an average of 72.6 points scored and 82.2 points allowed, but they turned the tide against the Firebirds. The scoring was led by Howard, who consistently found ways to penetrate the Firebirds' defense, culminating in a substantial lead that allowed them to dominate the game.

The Bison's scoring was marked by a series of free throws and well-executed plays, as seen in the second half where Oliver Spence and Shane Frazier contributed crucial points. The scoring plays included multiple free throws from players like Darnell Dantzler and Stefan Isailovic, which helped solidify Howard's lead as the game progressed. The Firebirds struggled to keep pace, allowing Howard to extend their advantage significantly.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the impact of player availability is always a crucial factor in college basketball. The conditions for the game were not detailed, but Burr Gymnasium typically offers a home-court advantage that Howard capitalized on during this matchup.

The betting market had priced Howard as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the expectations surrounding their performance. This game not only highlights Howard's ability to bounce back after a tough stretch but also raises questions about the Firebirds' capacity to compete effectively moving forward.

Viewers should have noted the Bison's offensive strategies, particularly how they utilized their height and speed to exploit the Firebirds' defense. The disparity in scoring averages between the two teams was evident, with Howard clearly asserting themselves as the dominant force in this encounter. Overall, this game serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of college basketball, where momentum can shift rapidly and teams can find themselves on either end of a lopsided score.

Leaders

PointsBryce Harris20Howard Bison
AssistsDanas Kazakevicius5Howard Bison
ReboundsBryce Harris8Howard Bison
PointsOliver Spence19District of Columbia Firebirds
AssistsKarris Scott2District of Columbia Firebirds
ReboundsOliver Spence5District of Columbia Firebirds

Recent form

Howard Bison

Last 10: 3-7Streak L674.3 scored · 77.3 allowed per game1-3 at home

L67-88vs Missouri TigersNov 4
L90-91vs Morgan State BearsMar 13
L69-81vs Norfolk State SpartansMar 7
L69-79at South Carolina State BulldogsMar 4
L68-72at North Carolina Central EaglesMar 1
L61-72at Coppin State EaglesFeb 25
W87-81at Morgan State BearsFeb 22
W86-62vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 17
L69-90at Delaware State HornetsFeb 15
W77-57at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 11

District of Columbia Firebirds

1 game: 0-1Streak L164 scored · 90 allowed per game0-1 away

L64-90at Morgan State BearsNov 12

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	District of Columbia Firebirds	Howard Bison
Field goals	20-48	34-57
Field goal %	42	60
Three-pointers	2-13	10-19
Three-point %	15	53
Free throws	29-33	25-34
Free throw %	88	74
Rebounds	22	36
Offensive rebounds	5	11
Defensive rebounds	17	25
Assists	5	23
Steals	8	8
Blocks	4	0
Turnovers	14	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	17
Fast-break points	19	16
Points in the paint	24	40
Fouls	23	26
Largest lead	2	36

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-73Ty Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-73David Pope made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-73David Pope made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-73Oliver Spence made Layup.
2nd Half49-73Oliver Spence made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-75Travelle Bryson made Layup. Assisted by Cam Gillus.
2nd Half49-77Danas Kazakevicius made Layup. Assisted by Bryce Harris.
2nd Half49-78Bryce Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-78Karris Scott made Layup.
2nd Half51-80Bryce Harris made Layup.
2nd Half51-82Danas Kazakevicius made Layup. Assisted by Bryce Harris.
2nd Half51-83Bryce Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-84Bryce Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-84Michael Harrell made Jumper.
2nd Half53-86Cam Gillus made Layup. Assisted by Danas Kazakevicius.
2nd Half55-86Oliver Spence made Layup.
2nd Half55-88Danas Kazakevicius made Jumper. Assisted by Cam Gillus.
2nd Half56-88David Pope made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-88David Pope made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-91Bryce Harris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cam Gillus.
2nd Half57-92Cam Gillus made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-93Bryce Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-93Darnell Dantzler made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-93Oliver Spence made Jumper.
2nd Half60-95Ose Okojie made Jumper.
2nd Half61-95Oliver Spence made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-95Oliver Spence made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-96BJ Powell made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-97BJ Powell made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-97David Pope made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Darnell Dantzler.
2nd Half65-99Julian Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half66-99Oliver Spence made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-99Oliver Spence made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-101Shane Frazier made Jumper. Assisted by River Smith.
2nd Half68-101Darnell Dantzler made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-101Darnell Dantzler made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-102Stefan Isailovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-103Stefan Isailovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-103Michael Harrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-103Michael Harrell made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Howard Bison, below favours District of Columbia Firebirds.