Central Penn Knights @ Howard Bison
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Central Penn CPC | 36 | 28 | 64 | ||
HOW | 38 | 43 | 81 |
Williams, Cole combine for 43 points, Howard gets 1st win
WASHINGTON -- Charles Williams and R.J. Cole combined for 43 points as Howard rolled over Division II Central Pennsylvania 81-64 to get the Bison their first win of the season on Thursday night.
Williams totaled 23 points and Cole added 20 with a career-high nine assists. Kyle Foster had a career-best 18 points for Howard (1-7), which was playing its first home game.
The Bison hit 10 of 30 from beyond the arc to finish hitting 46 percent (30-65) from the floor while limiting Central Pennsylvania to 22-of-53 (41.5 percent) shooting.
Howard held a slim 38-36 lead at the break. The Bison scored 16 unanswered points to take control 64-45 midway in the second half. The Knights made a run late, closing on a 9-2 run for the final score.
Joel Zola led Central Pennsylvania with 22 points. Daylin Davis added 11 and Noah Baylor chipped in 10.
Game Information
Washington, DC
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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