WASHINGTON — Jibri Blount had a career-high 31 points as North Carolina Central defeated Howard 98-90 on Monday night. Randy Miller Jr. had 24 points for NCCU (13-14, 8-5 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Jordan Perkins added 15 points. Raasean Davis had 10 points for the visitors. RJ Cole had 26 points for the Bison (12-15, 6-6).