Bowie State University men’s basketball rallied past East Stroudsburg as Bryan Wilson earned his first career victory as the Bulldogs’ head coach in a 70-66 win on Nov. 13, 2026, at the Multipurpose Center in Petersburg, Va. Bowie State erased an 11-point second-half deficit after leading 33-28 at halftime. The Bulldogs finished with 44 points in the paint and 17 fast-break points.
Bowie State rallies late against East Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg built a 61-50 advantage in the second half before Bowie State answered with an 11-0 run. The Bulldogs tied the game at 61 with 3:59 remaining, then traded leads with the Warriors in the closing minutes.
Jordan Downs hit a 3-pointer with 44 seconds remaining to give Bowie State a 68-66 lead. Justin Morrisey then collected a defensive rebound and added two free throws with two seconds left to complete the 70-66 victory.
Balanced effort lifts Bowie State
Charles Thomas, III scored 15 points on 7-of-12 shooting, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked two shots. Morrisey also scored 15 points while adding eight rebounds and four assists.
Jaiden McGhee contributed 12 points and four rebounds, while Trent Floystad recorded seven points, seven rebounds and two steals. Bowie State entered the game 1-0, and East Stroudsburg entered 0-1.
What comes next for Bowie State
Bowie State was scheduled to face Shepherd University Saturday at 4 p.m. at the VSU Multipurpose Center. The game is scheduled to conclude the Bulldogs’ opening weekend.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Bowie State’s late response turned an 11-point deficit into a four-point victory. Downs’ go-ahead 3-pointer and Morrisey’s final free throws secured Bryan Wilson’s first career victory as the Bowie State head coach.
Source: Original report
