<p>WASHINGTON — Jared Lewis threw for three touchdowns, Jose Romo-Martinez added three field goals and Delaware State held off Howard 37-28 on Saturday.</p>
<p>The game brought a COVID-disrupted spring season to an end for Howard (0-2), having played only Delaware State. The teams previously met in Howard’s season opener Feb. 27.</p>
<p>Delaware State (2-1, 2-1 Mideastern Athletic Conference) held a 17-14 lead at halftime and the Hornets pushed it to 27-14 with scores on consecutive possessions in the third quarter. Lewis found Trey Gross for a 9-yard TD and Romo-Martinez booted a 46-yarder.</p>
<p>Lewis passed for 173 yards and with no interceptions. Sy’Veon Wilkerson rushed for 112 yards on 22 carries with a touchdown. Gross made five catches for 123 yards and three TDs. </p>
<p>Howard twice rallied, cutting the gap to 27-20 on an Ian Wheeler 9-yard run, then coming as close as 37-28 when Matthew McDonald pulled in a 35-yard pass from Justin Olibrice.</p>
<p>The Bison got the ball back at their 13 with three minutes left, but were unable to advance and Delaware State took over on downs to run out the final 1:43. Olibrice was 15-for-33 passing for 209 yards.</p>
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