Columbia, MD - For the second straight game, the Howard Community College Dragons took care of business with a 92-56 lopsided win over the Community College of Beaver County Titans.

Howard knocked down a season-high eleven threes, out-rebounded the Titans 40-29 and shot 52.3% from the floor. Howard's win marked their ninth straight win and moved them into second-place in Region 20 Division II.

The Dragons quickly jumped out to a 23-4 lead over the Titans in the opening seven minutes. Anthony Djami (Paris, France/Brequigny) dominated the Titans in the paint with six rebounds and 13 points, and the Dragons hit seven three-pointers. Two of those shots came from Jaden Johnson (Upper Marlboro, MD/Dr. Henry A. Wise), who was everywhere in the opening minutes. Howard emptied the bench late in the period up 20, taking a 50-24 lead into the half.

Howard's bench took control of the game, with 37 of their points coming from there. The Dragons only managed four three-pointers in the half, but made up for it by shooting brilliantly from the floor. All but three Dragons scored in the half as Howard's lead ballooned to 39 points. A monster dunk by Savion Gowder (Alexandria, VA/West Potomac) put the finishing touch on the Dragons 92-56 victory.

Anthony Djami (Paris, France/Brequigny) finished the contest with 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocks. Christian Dean (Elkridge, MD/Long Reach) had an excellent game with 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Jaden Johnson (Upper Marlboro, MD/Dr. Henry A. Wise) added 13 points and six assists, while Arthur Roaché notched eleven points and seven rebounds. Sincere Barfield (Baltimore, MD/Patterson) added ten points off the bench along with four assists and six steals. Truth Norton (Columbia, MD/Oakland Mills) continued to produce in his new starting role, adding nine points and four assists. 

The Dragons have a potential playoff preview up next as they host WVU Potomac State on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:00 PM.