Howard Community College men’s basketball opened the 2026-27 season with an 84-66 victory over Tidewater Community College on Oct. 30 in Columbia, Md. The No. 22-ranked Dragons improved to 1-0, while Tidewater Community College fell to 0-1.
Sophomore Kalvyne Eby led Howard Community College with 22 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks. The Dragons held a 39-27 halftime lead and won the second half 45-39.
Howard Community College Men’s Basketball Builds Halftime Lead
The game featured 52 total personal fouls as both teams played an aggressive contest. Howard Community College used its play in the paint to take control, while Eby recorded 10 points and nine rebounds in the first half.
Tidewater Community College cut the deficit to eight points with 10 minutes remaining, but Howard Community College responded to preserve its advantage. RJ Greene hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the second half and finished with 20 points, four rebounds and two blocks.
Dragons Get Contributions Across the Rotation
Jamar Payen added 13 points, five rebounds and two steals, while David Rushing recorded 10 points, three rebounds and three steals. Evin Thompson contributed six points, nine rebounds, two assists and four steals off the bench.
Arvin Batsinda added six rebounds and one assist in his Howard Community College debut. The balanced effort helped the Dragons finish their season opener with a 1-0 record.
Howard Community College Men’s Basketball Scheduled to Face Monroe
Howard Community College is scheduled to play No. 13-ranked Monroe Community College on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. The matchup will be the Dragons’ second contest of the season.
The Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference program will enter the game after its opening-night win over Tidewater Community College. The official Howard Community College game recap credited Eby’s all-around performance and Greene’s second-half shooting in the victory.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Howard Community College combined Eby’s double-double with strong contributions from Greene, Payen, Rushing and Thompson to open the season with a win. The Dragons also responded after Tidewater Community College narrowed the margin in the second half.
The scheduled meeting with No. 13-ranked Monroe Community College will give Howard Community College another early-season challenge.
Source: Original report
