WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Rob Lawson scored 24 points and Morgan State survived a late push to edge Howard 78-77 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Burr Gymnasium.

The Bears, who led for most of the second half, secured the road win despite being outshot from the field. Morgan State prevailed by making 23 of 29 free throws and holding Howard to 3-of-18 shooting from three-point range. Cedric Taylor led all scorers with 29 points for the Bison, and Bryce Harris added 23 points and 11 rebounds. Alfred Worrell supported Lawson with 23 points for Morgan State.

Howard, a 12-point pregame favorite, missed a chance to tie in the final seconds. The loss dropped the Bison to 12-9 overall, while Morgan State improved to 7-13.