Howard Bison Defeat Delaware State Hornets 91-59
Monday, February 16, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Memorial Hall (DE)
Howard Bison 91, Delaware State Hornets 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Howard Bison vs Delaware State Hornets?
Howard Bison beat Delaware State Hornets 91-59 at Memorial Hall (DE) on February 16, 2026.
Who was favored in Howard Bison vs Delaware State Hornets?
Howard Bison were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the Howard Bison triumphed over the Delaware State Hornets with a final score of 91-59 at Memorial Hall on February 17, 2026. This game showcased the stark contrast between the two teams' recent performances, with Howard entering the matchup on a high note, having won seven of their last ten games, while Delaware State struggled, managing only one win in their last ten outings.
Howard's current form has been impressive, boasting a record of 7-2-1 in their last ten games, including a recent win against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, where they secured a 79-53 victory. They have averaged 72.7 points per game during this stretch while allowing only 58.4 points. Their last five games have seen them score an average of 81.0 points, indicating a potent offense that has been difficult for opponents to handle. In contrast, Delaware State's form has been concerning, with a record of 1-8-1 over their last ten games, including a three-game losing streak. They have averaged just 54.9 points per game while allowing 62.2 points, highlighting their struggles both offensively and defensively.
At home, Delaware State has only managed a 1-3 record, while their away record stands at 0-5, further emphasizing their difficulties this season. Howard, on the other hand, has been more successful on the road, boasting a perfect 2-0 away record in their last ten games. The two teams had previously met earlier in the season on January 13, 2026, where Howard also emerged victorious with an 84-58 scoreline. This latest result marks Howard's dominance in their recent encounters, with a head-to-head record of 2-1 against Delaware State in the last three meetings.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams have faced challenges throughout the season. The absence or presence of key players can significantly impact a team's performance, especially in a matchup where one side has been consistently outperforming the other.
The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Howard as a strong favorite, with a spread of 11.5 points and a moneyline of -800, while Delaware State was listed at +550. The total points line was set at 131.5, reflecting expectations for a game that could lean towards a higher scoring affair given Howard's offensive capabilities.
The conditions in Memorial Hall were conducive to basketball, with no adverse weather factors reported that could influence gameplay. Fans watching the game were treated to a display of Howard's offensive prowess, highlighted by significant scoring plays in the second half, including a dunk by Omar Stephen and a layup by BJ Powell that extended their lead.
Overall, this matchup illustrated the disparity in performance between Howard and Delaware State, with Howard continuing to build momentum as they push towards the end of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | HOW -11.5 | 131.5 o -108 / u -112 | Howard Bison -800 · Delaware State Hornets +550 |
Leaders
- PointsMiles Webb10Delaware State Hornets
- AssistsRahmir Moore4Delaware State Hornets
- ReboundsZion Bethea3Delaware State Hornets
- PointsCedric Taylor III19Howard Bison
- AssistsCam Gillus7Howard Bison
- ReboundsCam Gillus7Howard Bison
Recent form
Delaware State Hornets
Last 10: 1-8-1Streak L354.9 scored · 62.2 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L58-75at Norfolk State SpartansFeb 14
- L63-72at North Carolina Central EaglesFeb 10
- L47-65at Coppin State EaglesFeb 7
- W65-57vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksJan 31
- L64-70at South Carolina State BulldogsJan 26
- D0-0at North Carolina Central EaglesJan 24
- L79-80vs Morgan State BearsJan 17
- L58-84at Howard BisonJan 13
- L64-66vs Norfolk State SpartansJan 10
- L51-53vs Coppin State EaglesJan 3
Howard Bison
Last 10: 7-2-1Streak W172.7 scored · 58.4 allowed per game2-0 away
- W79-53vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 14
- L81-87vs Yale BulldogsFeb 10
- W85-57vs South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 7
- W72-53at Coppin State EaglesFeb 2
- W88-60vs Norfolk State SpartansJan 31
- D0-0at Coppin State EaglesJan 27
- L77-78vs Morgan State BearsJan 24
- W78-69vs Morehouse Maroon TigersJan 19
- W83-69at North Carolina Central EaglesJan 17
- W84-58vs Delaware State HornetsJan 13
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 | Howard Bison | Delaware State Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-53 | 21-54 |
| Field goal % | 58 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 5-17 | 6-20 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 30 |
| Free throws | 24-30 | 11-18 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 21 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 15 |
| Assists | 18 | 13 |
| Steals | 7 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 18 |
| Fouls | 17 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 33 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 98 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half56-33Bryce Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-33Bryce Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-33Cam Gillus makes layup (Cedric Taylor III assists)
- 2nd Half60-33Bryce Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-33Cedric Taylor III makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half64-33Ose Okojie makes 3-foot dunk (Cam Gillus assists)
- 2nd Half64-35Miles Webb makes layup (Ponce James assists)
- 2nd Half64-36Miles Webb makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half64-38Jalen St Clair makes layup
- 2nd Half66-38Cedric Taylor III makes layup
- 2nd Half68-38Travelle Bryson makes 2-foot jumper (Cam Gillus assists)
- 2nd Half68-39Zion Bethea makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-42John Clemmons makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen St Clair assists)
- 2nd Half68-44Jalen St Clair makes layup
- 2nd Half68-45Jalen St Clair makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-47Dean Shepherd makes layup
- 2nd Half68-48Dean Shepherd makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half69-48Ose Okojie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-48Cam Gillus makes 11-foot jumper (Cedric Taylor III assists)
- 2nd Half74-48Alex Cotton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cam Gillus assists)
- 2nd Half74-49Cyril Obasogie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-49Ose Okojie makes layup (Cam Gillus assists)
- 2nd Half78-49Bryce Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half79-49Bryce Harris makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-49Bryce Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-49Bryce Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-50Dean Shepherd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-50Ose Okojie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-50Ose Okojie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-52Jalen St Clair makes 10-foot jumper (Muazibini Adamu assists)
- 2nd Half84-52Cedric Taylor III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-55Omar Stephen makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jalen St Clair assists)
- 2nd Half84-57Omar Stephen makes 3-foot dunk (Dean Shepherd assists)
- 2nd Half86-57BJ Powell makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half86-58Omar Stephen makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half86-59Omar Stephen makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half87-59Isaiah Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-59Isaiah Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half90-59BJ Powell makes layup (Danas Kazakevicius assists)
- 2nd Half91-59Isaiah Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Delaware State Hornets, below favours Howard Bison.
Venue
- Memorial Hall (DE)Dover, DE
- Attendance663
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