NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — Howard controlled a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball game from the start, defeating South Carolina State 78-61 on Friday at Constant Convocation Center.

The Bison built a 38-24 halftime lead and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. Cam Gillus led all scorers with 25 points for Howard. Cedric Taylor added 16 points and Ose Okojie scored 11.

Noah Treadwell scored 13 points for the Bulldogs, while Owen Bronston and Jayden Johnson each added 11. Howard improved to 22-10 overall, while South Carolina State fell to 10-22.