Hampton, VA—The Howard University women's team played a strong first half, trailing by only five, but the third quarter woes reared its ugly head again and resulted in the team's fifth straight loss, a decision to Hampton University (13-14, 11-3 in the MEAC) in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at the Hampton Convocation Center. The Lady Pirates avenged an earlier defeat with a 77-48 win. 

The Bison (5-23, 3-12 in the MEAC) were able to stay close despite 13 turnovers and several missed close shots.

In the previous loss to Florida A&M, Howard led at the half but were outscored 17-7 in the third quarter. The Lady Pirates went on a 21-7 run that all but put the game away. Howard aided Hampton's cause by missing 10 of 12 shots for 16 percent. 

Gonzales led Howard with 11 points as no other player scored in double figures. 

K'lynn Willis led all scorers with 31 points while Malia DeFreitas-Tate contributed 16 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists and Kaylah Lupoe and Dejane James each contributed 10 to the balanced attack. 

NEXT UP: The Bison will try to snap their losing skid when they travel to Norfolk, VA to take on the Lady Spartans of Norfolk State on Monday at 5:30 pm.