T.J. Power ignited the offense for the Pennsylvania Quakers, scoring a game-high 23 points to lead his team to a 78-65 victory over Howard in Philadelphia on Monday. Power was particularly lethal from deep, draining six of his 12 three-point attempts to pace the Quakers (1-1). The win provides an early momentum boost for Penn, who relied on balanced scoring and aggressive perimeter shooting to control the pace against the Bison.
Quakers’ three-point barrage and defensive pressure secure crucial win over the Bison
Sir Mohammed provided vital support alongside Power, contributing 17 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Michael Zanoni added 12 points, though he struggled from the field, finishing 5-of-15 with just two makes from beyond the arc. On the other side of the ball, Howard’s Cam Gillus led the Bison (1-2) with a versatile 17-point, six-rebound, and six-assist performance. Drew Harris and Cedric Taylor III also contributed significantly, adding 15 points and 12 points respectively, but Howard’s offense could not overcome Penn’s defensive intensity.
The Quakers will look to build on this momentum as they travel to face Navy on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Howard hosts Stetson on Thursday, seeking to bounce back from their second loss of the season. This matchup highlighted the importance of three-point efficiency and defensive rebounding, areas where Pennsylvania executed flawlessly to secure the decisive victory.
Source: Yahoo Sports
