WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bowie State men's basketball (2-6) fell to Howard, 85-69, on Saturday night at Burr Gymnasium, despite a strong performance at the free-throw line where the Bulldogs finished 33 of 41.

Bowie State answered Howard's early burst with steady offense, including a putback from Jaiden McGhee that tied the game at 2-2. The first half featured several momentum shifts, and a McGhee fast-break layup pulled the Bulldogs within 28-25. Howard closed the half with a small run to take a 42-39 lead into the break.

The Bison opened the second half on a 12-0 run to extend their lead. Bowie State continued to attack and convert at the line, hitting 22 free throws in the period, but HU's 58.1% shooting and BSU's 11 turnovers in the half proved too much to overcome.

BOWIE STATE TOP PERFORMERS

Jaiden McGhee
• 26 points
• 9-of-11 FT
• 3 steals

Guy Fauntleroy
• 13 points
• 6-of-6 FT
• 5 rebounds

Christian Garrett
• 8 points
• 8-of-10 FT
• 2 steals

Nazaire Hinton
• 3 points
• 3 blocks
• 4 rebounds

Up Next
The Bulldogs will have a quick turnaround as they travel to battle California University (PA) on Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. inside the Convocation Center.