WASHINGTON — In a non-conference matchup held at Burr Gymnasium on Monday, Marcus Dockery shone for the Howard Bison, scoring 23 points in a decisive 91-73 victory over the Dillard Blue Devils.

After suffering two losses on the road to open their season, Howard (1-2) managed to turn things around against the NAIA team Dillard (3-1), establishing control early in the game. The Bison built a solid 52-34 lead by halftime and continued to dominate into the second half. Howard showcased their toughness on the boards, out-rebounding Dillard with a total of 45 rebounds compared to 36.

Dillard’s performance was highlighted by Bentravin Phillips, who came off the bench to score 18 points and dish out 2 assists. However, the Blue Devils faced challenges in their shooting accuracy, managing to hit just over 36 percent of their attempts from the field.

Looking ahead, Howard is set to host Tennessee State on Wednesday, while Dillard will travel to face Philander Smith University on Thursday.