The Bowie State men’s basketball team secured a thrilling 76-70 victory over the Howard Bison in a non-conference basketball matchup at Burr Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
Leading the charge for Bowie State was guard Warren Mouganda, who delivered a standout performance. The D.C. native Mouganda poured in an impressive 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. He also contributed eight rebounds, three steals, and two assists, making his presence felt on both ends of the court.
Bowie State (9-7, 1-3 CIAA) found themselves in a battle early, trailing 40-42 at halftime after a back-and-forth first half. Despite the deficit, the Bulldogs remained poised, leaning on playmakers Warren Mouganda and the inside presence of Victory Naboya to mount a second-half comeback.
Naboya was a force in the paint, grabbing crucial rebounds and providing second-chance opportunities that swung the momentum in Bowie State’s favor. His energy and physical play helped anchor a defense that forced key turnovers down the stretch.
In the closing minutes, Bowie State took control with clutch scoring and composed execution. Mouganda knocked down a crucial three-point shot to take a 76-73 lead with 2.08 seconds left in the second half to secure the win. The team outscored Howard 36-31 in the second half.
Courtesy: Bowie State Athletics
