NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Riley Fox’s 19 points helped Yale defeat Howard 72-62 on Monday night in a season opener.

Fox shot 6 for 17 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs. Jordan Brathwaite scored 17 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 6 for 7 from the line, and added five rebounds. Trevor Mullin shot 2 for 8 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.

Cam Gillus led the way for the Bison with 16 points and four steals. James Brown added 11 points, seven rebounds, four steals and four blocks for Howard. Cedric Taylor III also had 11 points.

Up next

Yale’s next game is Friday against UCF on the road. Howard visits Alcorn State on Thursday.

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