Main Story

Howard hosts Elon on Friday night at Burr Gymnasium, looking to bounce back after an 91-88 overtime loss to Missouri. Elon arrives at 1-0 after an 84-50 season-opening win over UNC Pembroke. Howard leads the series, 2-1, and won last season’s matchup, 56-46.

By the Numbers
  • Tipoff: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Burr Gymnasium.
  • Series: Howard leads, 2-1.
  • Elon beat UNC Pembroke, 84-50; Howard lost to Missouri, 91-88, in overtime.
Yes, But

Howard’s season-opening loss was close, but the Bison will need to contain Elon forward La’Nae Corbett, who scored 25 points in the Phoenix’s opener. Howard’s Zoe Stewart had 14 points against Missouri despite playing just 27 minutes after getting into foul trouble.

What’s Next

After the home opener, Howard heads to West Virginia to face Marshall on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

Howard has home-court advantage and recent success against Elon, but the Bison face a confident opponent coming off a decisive season-opening win.