Cole scores 19, Howard rallies past Morgan State 75-69
BALTIMORE -- RJ Cole scored 19 points, leading four into double-digit scoring and Howard rallied in the second half to defeat Morgan State 75-69 Monday night.
After trailing by nine at halftime, Howard shot 59 percent from the floor in a 48-point second half. Cole made two free throws and then a 3-pointer to break a 50-50 tie midway through the second half as Howard took the lead for good. The Bison led by 11 after a Cole jump shot with 1:50 remaining, and Morgan State scored the final five points.
Cole also had six steals and four assists. Andre Toure added 14 points for Howard (14-15, 8-6 Mid-East Athletic Conference), while Chad Lott and Akuwovo Ogheneyole scored 12 points apiece. Lott pulled down seven rebounds and Ogheneyole six.
David Syfax led Morgan State (8-18 3-10) with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Isaiah Burke added 13 points, Kyson Rawls 12.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Earl Walton
- Quez Crawford
- Bill Covington Jr.
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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