- Matchup: Howard Bison vs. Drexel Dragons
- Event Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Venue: Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Drexel Dragons (4-6) are set to face off against the Howard Bison (7-5) at the Daskalakis Athletic Center on Tuesday.
In their previous matchup, the Howard Bison triumphed over Hampton with a final score of 61-57. The Bison finished the game with a field goal percentage of 40.4%, hitting 19 of 47 attempts, and converted 2 out of 12 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Howard scored 21 of 33 shots, equating to 63.6%. They secured 34 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, alongside 11 assists while causing 12 turnovers and achieving 7 steals. On defense, Howard held their opponent to a shooting percentage of 26.0%, allowing Hampton to make just 13 of 50 field goals. Hampton managed 3 assists and registered 7 steals while bringing down 38 rebounds (12 offensive, 26 defensive), failing to record a block. The Pirates completed 69.8% of their free throws, making 30 of 43 attempts, and hit just 1 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Bison committed 27 personal fouls, while Hampton had 22 in total.
Bryce Harris was a standout player in this win, putting up 16 points on 6 of 12 shooting. He played 38 minutes, collected 12 rebounds, and registered 1 assist, showcasing an impressive 50.0% shooting rate from the field.
Howard boasts a 7-5 record this season, averaging 76.4 points per game (ranking 206th in Division 1) and shooting 45.5% from the field. The Bison hit 33.9% of their three-point attempts (79 of 233) and convert 69.0% from the charity stripe. As a team, Howard gathers 34.3 rebounds per game and has a total of 185 assists this season, ranking them 67th nationally in assists. They surrender possession with an average of 13.4 turnovers and commit 21.3 personal fouls each game.
On the defensive end, the Bison force 16.3 turnovers per game and incur 20.8 personal fouls. Their opponents shoot 30.3% from three-point range, placing Howard 141st in Division 1 for points allowed, averaging 71.5 per game. The Bison defense allows a field goal percentage of 44.5% (283 of 636) and yields an average of 34.0 rebounds per game. They rank 42nd in the nation for limiting assists with 110 allowed this season.
In their last outing, the Drexel Dragons suffered a 69-64 defeat against La Salle. The Dragons captured 21 defensive boards along with 18 offensive ones, totaling 39 rebounds for the game. They committed 9 turnovers while securing 10 steals. La Salle was called for 15 personal fouls, leading to 16 free throw attempts for Drexel, who managed to make 10 for a success rate of 62.5%. From beyond the arc, Drexel made 6 of 27 shots (22.2%), and shot 24 of 70 overall, translating to a field goal percentage of 34.3%. Conversely, La Salle hit 26 out of 55 shots from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.3%. They also converted 5 of 15 three-point attempts (33.3%) and made 12 of 23 free throws (52.2%). Defensive-wise, the Dragons allowed La Salle to grab 36 boards (11 offensive).
Garfield Turner emerged as a key contributor for the Dragons in this contest, shooting a perfect 4 of 4 from the field with 8 rebounds, totaling 12 points in 23 minutes of action along with 2 assists.
Drexel stands at 4-6 this season. The Dragons commit 17.4 fouls per game and convert 62.7% of their free throw attempts. They average 14.1 assists per game but also turnover the ball 12.4 times each contest. Drexel has scored a total of 717 points this year, averaging 71.7 points per game, while recording 40.8 rebounds per game. The Dragons shoot 41.7% from the field, placing them 318th nationally.
Defensively, Drexel allows 32.1% shooting from three-point range (60 of 187) and their opponents shoot 72.9% from the free throw line. They give up an average of 11.6 assists and 34.4 rebounds per game, ranking them 69th and 170th, respectively, in these defensive categories. The Dragons are positioned 134th in the country for points per game allowed, averaging 71.3. They generate 10.7 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow opponents to shoot 43.2% from the floor (175th in collegiate basketball).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Howard
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