Miller, Baxter carry Morgan St. past Howard 89-83
WASHINGTON -- Malik Miller had 19 points to lead five Morgan State players in double figures as the Bears got past Howard 89-83 on Saturday. Troy Baxter Jr. added 18 points for the Bears. Stanley Davis chipped in 14, Sherwyn Devonish scored 13 and Jamar Brown had 10. Baxter had nine rebounds, while Davis posted six assists. Devonish had six assists.
Nate Garvey had 19 points for the Bison (2-21, 0-8 Mid-Eastern Conference), who have now lost 11 straight games. Wayne Bristol Jr. added 17 points. Zion Cousins had 15 points, seven rebounds and five blocks.
The Bears improve to 2-0 against the Bison on the season. Morgan State defeated Howard 68-58 on Jan. 18.
Morgan State (12-12, 6-3) matches up against Maryland Eastern Shore at home next Saturday. Howard takes on Coppin State at home on Monday.
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2023-24 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| North Carolina Central | 9-5 | 2 | 18-13 |
| Howard | 9-5 | 2 | 18-17 |
| South Carolina State | 9-5 | 2 | 14-18 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
| Delaware State | 6-8 | 5 | 15-19 |
| Maryland-Eastern Shore | 4-10 | 7 | 9-20 |
| Coppin State | 1-13 | 10 | 2-27 |
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