- Matchup: Howard Bison vs Delaware State Hornets
- Schedule: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Hall, Dover, DE
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Delaware State Hornets (6-17) are set to face off against the Howard Bison (15-10) at Memorial Hall this coming Monday.
In their recent outing, the Howard Bison suffered a defeat against Yale, falling 87-81. They achieved a field goal percentage of 47.5% (29 out of 61) and converted 10 of 22 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, the Bison managed 13 of 19, resulting in a 68.4% success rate. They secured 25 rebounds, with 7 on the offensive end, and notched 15 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and grabbing 6 steals. On the defensive side, Howard allowed Yale to shoot 45.8% from the field (27 of 59). Yale dished out 11 assists and collected 8 steals during the game, and they secured a total of 40 rebounds (14 offensive, 26 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Yale finished with a free throw shooting percentage of 73.5%, making 25 of 34 attempts, and hit 8 of their 24 shots from beyond the arc. Howard committed 24 personal fouls, while Yale had 18.
Cedric Taylor III was prominent in this matchup, scoring 18 points on 5 of 11 shooting. He logged 28 minutes on the court and grabbed 5 rebounds, shooting 45.5% overall while adding 2 assists.
The Bison bring a season record of 15-10 into this game. They average 13.8 turnovers per game and commit around 20.1 fouls each night. As a group, Howard is averaging 36.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 387 assists this season, ranking 89th in Division 1 for team assists. They are hitting 33.5% from three-point land (160 of 478) and 72.3% at the free-throw line. On average, they score 75.2 points per game (ranked 209th nationally) with a field goal percentage of 44.7%.
Defensively, the Bison force an average of 15.2 turnovers per game and draw 19.6 personal fouls. They rank 23rd in the NCAA in terms of assists allowed, conceding 266 assists throughout the season. The Bison have allowed opponents to shoot 42.1% from the field (574 of 1,364) and average 32.6 rebounds allowed per game. Their opponents are shooting 31.3% from three-point range, ranking 67th nationally in points allowed per game (69.1).
In their previous encounter, the Delaware State Hornets faced a setback, losing 72-63 against North Carolina Central. They allowed North Carolina Central to grab 25 rebounds (10 offensive). Delaware State shot 33.3% from three-point range, making 3 of 9 attempts, and converted 13 of 17 free throw attempts (76.5%). The Hornets permitted North Carolina Central to make 28 of 53 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 52.8%. At game’s end, the Hornets shot 24 for 50 from the field, achieving 48.0% overall, and hit 4 of 16 three-point attempts (25.0%). They successfully made 11 free throw attempts for a shooting rate of 73.3%. North Carolina Central committed 15 fouls, taking Delaware State to the line for 15 free throw chances. The Hornets recorded 13 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for a total of 22 rebounds.
Miles Webb was instrumental for the Hornets, making 8 of 11 shots for a field goal percentage of 72.7%, along with 4 rebounds. He amassed 21 points in 34 minutes of action and added 1 assist.
The Delaware State Hornets currently hold a record of 6-17 this season. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 39.6%, which ranks 359th in Division 1. They have scored a total of 1,407 points this season (averaging 61.2 per game) and pull down 31.0 rebounds per game. Their assist numbers sit at 11.0 per game (349th in the nation), and they average 13.2 turnovers each contest. The Hornets commit 16.1 personal fouls per game and hit 68.9% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, Delaware State allows opponents to shoot 35.4% from three-point range (157 of 443), with teams converting 70.3% of their free throw attempts. They give up 14.2 assists and 34.3 total rebounds per game, ranking 245th and 179th in those categories respectively. The Hornets rank 91st in points per game allowed (70.3) and force 13.8 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 47.1% from the field (327th in college).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Bet on Delaware State
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