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Howard Falls 68-60 Against North Carolina Central - Game Recap

North Carolina Central got 24 points from Justin Wright en route to a 68-60 victory over Howard on Saturday at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium.

North Carolina Central got 12 points from Brendan Medley-Bacon and another 8 points from Nicolas Fennell. Eric Boone contributed 5 assists, while Brendan Medley-Bacon cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Howard got a 15-point performance from Shy Odom, who was supported by 11 points from Elijah Hawkins. Elijah Hawkins had 5 assists in a losing cause for Howard, while Jordan Wood grabbed 10 rebounds.

North Carolina Central was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Howard won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-35.

North Carolina Central heads into a battle against Norfolk State. Howard, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Carolina State.