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WASHINGTON (AP) Jordan Wood's 19 points helped Howard defeat District of Columbia 87-74 on Wednesday.

Wood added nine rebounds for the Bison (1-1). William Settle scored 19 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 0 for 3 from distance, and 9 for 10 from the line, and added seven rebounds. Bryce Harris was 5 of 9 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points, while adding 11 rebounds.

The Firebirds (0-1) were led by Michael Aiken, who recorded 19 points, six assists and three steals. Jahmir Marable-Williams added 14 points for UDC. Eric Morgan Jr. also had 13 points and two steals.

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