NCAAB · Final

Howard Bison Defeat Morgan State Bears 84-59

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Hill Field House

Howard Bison 84, Morgan State Bears 59, 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 Howard Bison vs Morgan State Bears?

Howard Bison beat Morgan State Bears 84-59 at Hill Field House on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Howard Bison vs Morgan State Bears?

Howard Bison were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -345 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup in the NCAAB, the Howard Bison triumphed over the Morgan State Bears with a final score of 84-59 at Hill Field House. This victory marks a continuation of Howard's strong form, extending their winning streak to three games. The Bison have demonstrated solid performance recently, boasting a record of 7-2-1 in their last ten games, with an average of 75.1 points scored and only 58.3 points allowed per game. In contrast, the Bears have also been performing well, with an 8-1-1 record over their last ten games, averaging 78.1 points scored and 66.9 points allowed.

The Bears entered this game with a home record of 12-15, while the Bison, with a record of 19-10, have shown strength both at home and away. Howard's recent away performance has been particularly impressive, as they have won both of their last two away games. In their previous meeting this season on January 24, 2026, the Bears narrowly defeated the Bison 78-77, showcasing the competitive nature of their encounters. Historically, the head-to-head record stands at 2-2 over the last two seasons, indicating a well-matched rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide any specific information, suggesting that both teams were likely at full strength for this contest. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Bison favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 158.5. The odds reflected confidence in Howard's ability to secure a win, as indicated by their moneyline of -345 compared to Morgan State's +275.

The game conditions were conducive to an exciting matchup, with both teams looking to assert their dominance. As the game progressed, the Bison showcased their scoring prowess, particularly in the second half, where they consistently outpaced the Bears. Key moments included Elijah Davis making crucial free throws and layups, as well as contributions from Ose Okojie and Cam Gillus, who both made significant plays that helped Howard maintain their lead.

The Bison's ability to execute offensively and defensively was evident throughout the game, allowing them to pull away decisively in the second half. With this victory, Howard continues to build momentum as they approach the latter stages of the season, while Morgan State will look to regroup and address the challenges they faced in this contest.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOW -8.5	158.5 o -112 / u -108	Howard Bison -345 · Morgan State Bears +275

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Leaders

PointsElijah Davis19Morgan State Bears
AssistsRob Lawson3Morgan State Bears
ReboundsEugene Alvin11Morgan State Bears
PointsBryce Harris22Howard Bison
AssistsCam Gillus7Howard Bison
ReboundsBryce Harris11Howard Bison

Recent form

Morgan State Bears

Last 10: 8-1-1Streak W278.1 scored · 66.9 allowed per game3-0 at home

W90-83at South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 25
W82-68vs Delaware State HornetsFeb 21
L76-80at North Carolina Central EaglesFeb 17
D0-0at South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 14
W79-71vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 7
W89-80at Coppin State EaglesJan 31
W79-78at Norfolk State SpartansJan 27
W78-77at Howard BisonJan 24
W128-53vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsJan 20
W80-79at Delaware State HornetsJan 17

Howard Bison

Last 10: 7-2-1Streak W375.1 scored · 58.3 allowed per game2-0 away

W100-67vs North Carolina Central EaglesFeb 21
W91-59at Delaware State HornetsFeb 17
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

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	Morgan State Bears
Field goals	30-66	18-67
Field goal %	45	27
Three-pointers	5-17	3-24
Three-point %	29	13
Free throws	19-29	20-28
Free throw %	66	71
Rebounds	56	41
Offensive rebounds	20	18
Defensive rebounds	36	23
Assists	17	6
Steals	5	2
Blocks	2	6
Turnovers	13	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	17
Fast-break points	17	14
Points in the paint	46	26
Fouls	21	23
Largest lead	25	2
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	89	2

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-34Eugene Alvin makes driving layup (Rob Lawson assists)
2nd Half46-34Cedric Taylor III makes layup (Cam Gillus assists)
2nd Half48-34Ose Okojie makes layup (Cam Gillus assists)
2nd Half48-35Elijah Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-36Elijah Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-36Cedric Taylor III makes driving layup (Ose Okojie assists)
2nd Half52-36Ose Okojie makes layup (Isaiah Brown assists)
2nd Half53-36Ose Okojie makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-38Elijah Davis makes driving layup
2nd Half55-38Isaiah Brown makes driving layup
2nd Half55-39Elijah Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-40Elijah Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-41Alfred Worrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-42Alfred Worrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-42Bryce Harris makes 3-foot dunk (Ose Okojie assists)
2nd Half57-44Walter Peggs Jr. makes layup
2nd Half58-44Bryce Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-44Bryce Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-46Rob Lawson makes layup
2nd Half62-46Cedric Taylor III makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cam Gillus assists)
2nd Half64-46Bryce Harris makes layup
2nd Half65-46Bryce Harris makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half67-46Cedric Taylor III makes layup
2nd Half67-49Eugene Alvin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Rob Lawson assists)
2nd Half70-49Alex Cotton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryce Harris assists)
2nd Half71-49Bryce Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-49Bryce Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-51Eugene Alvin makes layup
2nd Half72-53Elijah Davis makes driving layup
2nd Half73-53Ose Okojie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-53Ose Okojie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-54Elijah Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-55Elijah Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-55Ose Okojie makes layup
2nd Half76-57Elijah Davis makes driving layup
2nd Half78-57Cam Gillus makes 18-foot jumper (Bryce Harris assists)
2nd Half80-57Ose Okojie makes layup (Cam Gillus assists)
2nd Half80-59Walter Peggs Jr. makes 20-foot jumper (Eugene Alvin assists)
2nd Half82-59BJ Powell makes driving layup
2nd Half84-59Calvin Robins Jr. makes 5-foot dunk (BJ Powell assists)