Howard had a career week for the Pioneers averaging 22.5 points on 68 percent shooting (13-19) including 7-10 from long range to go along with 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in a pair of Pioneer victories to open NEC play. He also was 12-17 from the charity stripe (70%). Howard tied his career-high with 20 points and grabbed five boards in an 80-75 win over defending NEC champion Mount St. Mary's on Thursday, hitting a personal-best three treys. Howard was a perfect 4-4 from the free throw line in the final minute of the contest to seal the victory for the Pioneers. In a 96-86 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday, the Bronx, NY native set new career marks with 25 points and four assists and added a game-high eight boards. He was 7-9 from the field, including a career-best 4-6 from long range. Howard leads the Pioneers averaging 14.7 points per game while making 56 percent of his three pointers (9-16).