Yale beats Howard 72-62 as Riley Fox scores 19 points

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- — Riley Fox’s 19 points helped Yale begin the season Monday with a 72-62 victory over Howard.

Fox shot 6 for 17 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs. Jordan Brathwaite scored 17 points while going 5 for 10 from the field, 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 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 7 for 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.

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Yale plays at UCF on Friday. Howard visits Alcorn State on Thursday.

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