WASHINGTON (March 17, 2019) – Howard women's lacrosse kept the contest close early, but Gardner Webb (GWU) scored 15 unanswered to down the Bison, 21-5, inside Spangler Stadium.
 
GWU took an early 2-0 advantage, but HU tied the contest with goals from sophomores Bernadette Nwoye (Montgomery Village, Md.) and Tiffany Hunt (Dallas, Texas), 2-2.
 
From that point on, Gardner-Webb finished the period on a 13-0 run to take a double-digit halftime lead, 15-2.
 
After intermission, the Bulldogs put up two more goals to extend their run, but second-year midfielder Lailah Robey (Chesapeake Bay, Md.) ended HU's drought.
 
Sophomore Jillian Jones (Fresno, Calif.) registered the Bison's final two goals in the contest.
 
Jones led the way with two goals, two ground balls and an assists.
 
Howard had nine draw controls, spearheaded by Robey with five.
 
Hunt scooped up four ground balls in the loss.
 
For GWU (4-4), Abby Hanscom had a match-high five goals in the victory.
 
On March 22, HU (0-3) continues its road trip in Dover, Del. where they face the Delaware State Lady Hornets. Match time is set for 5 p.m.
 
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