WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Howard used a dominant second quarter to secure a 73-63 victory over Delaware State in a women’s basketball game Thursday night at Burr Gymnasium. The Lady Bison, now 12-6, trailed by five after the first quarter but outscored the Hornets 24-15 in the second to take a 39-35 halftime lead they would not relinquish. Howard extended its advantage with a 21-point third quarter. Zoe Stewart and Zennia Thomas each scored 14 points for Howard. Liliana Harrison led Delaware State, which fell to 3-14, with 14 points. The Hornets’ 17 turnovers proved costly as Howard converted them into 24 points. Attendance was 582.

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — A dominant second-quarter surge propelled the Howard Lady Bison to a 73-63 victory over the Delaware State Hornets in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Burr Gymnasium. Despite a strong start from the visiting Hornets, who led 20-15 after the first quarter, Howard seized control with a 24-point second period. The Lady Bison outscored Delaware State by nine in the frame to take a 39-35 halftime lead they would not relinquish. Howard extended its advantage with a 21-point third quarter, entering the final period up 60-48 and withstanding a late push to secure the win. The victory improved Howard’s record to 12-6 overall, while Delaware State fell to 3-14. The game’s pivotal stretch began late in the first quarter and extended through the second. After Delaware State built its early lead behind efficient interior play, Howard’s defense tightened, forcing a series of Hornet turnovers. The Lady Bison converted those mistakes into transition opportunities, sparking the decisive 24-15 quarter. Key plays during the run included a steal and fast-break layup by Zoe Stewart, consecutive baskets from Zennia Thomas, and a critical three-pointer from April Edwards that stretched the Howard lead. This period fundamentally shifted the game’s momentum, transforming a five-point deficit into a four-point halftime cushion for the home team. Howard’s Zoe Stewart, a guard from Terre Haute, Indiana, led all scorers with 14 points. She was joined in double figures by teammates Zennia Thomas of Cleveland, Ohio, who also scored 14 points and added three assists and a block, and April Edwards of Little Rock, Arkansas, who contributed eight points. For Delaware State, forward Liliana Harrison of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and guard Jermesha Frierson of Shreveport, Louisiana, each scored 10 points. Ericka Huggins of Wilmington, Delaware, also added 10 points for the Hornets. Statistically, Howard’s efficiency proved decisive. The Lady Bison shot 50.9 percent from the field compared to Delaware State’s 46.3 percent. While both teams struggled from three-point range, Howard capitalized at the free-throw line, making 15 of 22 attempts, while Delaware State connected on only 10 of 19. Howard also won the turnover battle, committing 20 but forcing 17 Delaware State miscues, which they converted into 24 points. The Lady Bison also held advantages in assists and blocks, recording seven and five respectively, while Delaware State managed 13 assists but no blocks. The Hornets did showcase a disruptive defense, tallying 13 steals, led by Frierson’s four. Howard returns to conference play Saturday with a road game at Maryland-Eastern Shore. Delaware State looks to rebound Saturday when it hosts Norfolk State.

Preview: Delaware State at Howard Women’s Basketball WASHINGTON (Interstat) — A stark contrast in trajectories will be on display Thursday night when the Howard Lady Bison host the Delaware State Hornets in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball matchup at Burr Gymnasium. Howard (11-6) enters conference play with momentum, having won four of its last five games. The Lady Bison are coming off a 68-64 road victory over South Carolina State on Saturday, powered by a double-double from standout forward Zennia Thomas. Thomas scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in that win, continuing a strong season where she has been a consistent force in the paint and on the boards. Delaware State (3-13) seeks to halt a seven-game losing streak. The Hornets’ most recent outing was a heartbreaking 60-59 home loss to Coppin State on Saturday, a game in which they let a late lead slip away. Guard Amya Scott led the Hornets with 16 points in that defeat and has been a bright spot, averaging 12.8 points over her last five contests where she has played significant minutes. The Hornets have struggled offensively during their skid, failing to reach 50 points in four of those seven losses. The matchup hinges on Howard’s defensive strength against a Delaware State offense searching for consistency. The Lady Bison have shown an ability to win close games, as evidenced by narrow victories over Cincinnati, Hampton and South Carolina State. Thomas, alongside contributors like Nile Miller and Zoe Stewart, gives Howard multiple scoring options. For Delaware State, reversing fortunes will require more production beyond Scott. Nykesha Sanders and Ericka Huggins will need to provide supplemental scoring to challenge a Howard team that has defended its home court well, posting a 5-2 record in Washington this season. This game opens the MEAC schedule for both teams. Howard will look to establish itself as a conference contender, while Delaware State aims to find a conference win to build upon before hosting Norfolk State on Saturday. The teams will meet again in Dover, Delaware, on Feb. 12. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EST on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.