Alabama State Hornets vs Howard Bison
Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff
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Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOW | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
ALST | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
Game Leaders
Team Stats
268
Total Yards
360
1
Turnovers
2
17
1st Downs
17
8-65
Penalties
11-100
4/12
3rd Down
4/11
1/2
4th Down
1/1
30:41
Possession
29:19
Game Information
Atlanta, GA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-12 | 4-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 268 | 360 |
| Passing | 141 | 245 |
| Comp/Att | 17/32 | 17/24 |
| Yards per pass | 4.4 | 10.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 127 | 115 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| Penalties | 8-65 | 11-100 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 30:41 | 29:19 |
HOW vs ALST Videos
Touchdown! Jacory Merritt scores vs. Howard Bison
Jarett Hunter scores 5-yard rushing TD
Jevin Jackson comes up with a blocked punt for Howard
2025 Standings
FCS
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 5-0 | 10-3 |
| Delaware State | 4-1 | 8-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-2 | 8-4 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 5-7 |
| Morgan State | 1-4 | 4-8 |
| Norfolk State | 0-5 | 1-11 |
FCS
| Southwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| Jackson State | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Florida A&M | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Southwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Texas Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Southern | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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