Delaware State plays Howard after James' 22-point outing

Delaware State Hornets (5-12, 0-2 MEAC) at Howard Bison (9-8, 0-2 MEAC)

Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Delaware State visits Howard after Ponce James scored 22 points in Delaware State's 66-64 loss to the Norfolk State Spartans.

The Bison have gone 4-2 in home games. Howard is third in the MEAC scoring 72.5 points while shooting 43.8% from the field.

The Hornets have gone 0-2 against MEAC opponents. Delaware State is fifth in the MEAC with 20.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Miles Webb averaging 4.3.

Howard is shooting 43.8% from the field this season, 2.8 percentage points lower than the 46.6% Delaware State allows to opponents. Delaware State averages 5.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.8 fewer makes per game than Howard gives up.

The Bison and Hornets square off Monday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bryce Harris is averaging 17.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals for the Bison. Cam Gillus is averaging 11.6 points over the last 10 games.

Webb is averaging 8.8 points and 6.8 rebounds for the Hornets. James is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bison: 6-4, averaging 72.4 points, 34.0 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.4 points per game.

Hornets: 3-7, averaging 61.9 points, 28.8 rebounds, 11.4 assists, 10.3 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 41.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.9 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.