The Howard Hawks will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Cottage Cougars, where tip off is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Howard is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.4 points per game this season.
Howard played against Fulton Science Academy and lost via forfeit.
Despite their defeat, Howard saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Keegan Roberts, who posted six points, was perhaps the best of all.
Cottage is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Varsity Opponent, falling 66-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cougars have suffered since November 3, 2023.
Like Cottage, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Gavin Akers led the charge by earning nine points plus seven rebounds and four blocks. Akers is crushing it when it comes to blocks: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Maxwell Lagan, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.
Howard moved to 4-1 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak. As for Cottage, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Howard ended up a good deal behind Cottage when the teams last played back in February, losing 53-34. Can Howard avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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