Howell recorded 10 tackles, three solo for Chowan against No. 24 West Alabama. He registered two tackles for loss, accounting for eight yards and 1.5 sacks for a loss of four yards. He came up with a key stop on fourth down to give the Hawks the ball at midfield in the second half. The Hawks scored four plays later to pull within 27-26. Howell added a pair of quarterback hurries in the contest.