FROSTBURG, MD -- The Howard University women's basketball program shook the cobwebs off after a 28-day hiatus, cruising past Frostburg State University, Saturday afternoon 100-52, in Bobcat Arena.

Howard improves to 6-6 and opens their conference slate versus the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Monday. 

Howard opened the contest on a seven-to-nothing run by controlling the offensive glass and connecting on five second-chance points, which sparked a 17-9 run capped by an Aniya Wilson layup off of an offensive rebound by Anzhane' Hutton, to expand the lead, 24-9. The Bobcat closed the first quarter scoring four points in the final thirty seconds to close the gap, 24-13. 

Hutton tied a career-high recording 15 rebounds, the only player to record double-digit rebounds. Hutton recorded eight points and six rebounds in the first quarter. In the first half Hutton recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds. Kryslin Marsh recorded 11 points.

The Bison used strong shooting to pull away from the Bobcats in the second quarter, shooting 60 percent [12-of-20] from the floor while holding Frostburg State to 29 percent [5-of-17]. As a result, Howard went into intermission leading 50-29. 

Howard cruised the rest of the way, pulling their starters midway through the third quarter, giving valuable playing time to the reserves. Then, Kayia Creek exploded for 12 fourth quarter-points and five rebounds as the Bison cruised to a 100-53 victory before heading into conference play. The Bison last scored past the century mark versus former MEAC foe Savannah State defeating the Tigers 106-70 [3/2/19]

By The Numbers:

• Head Coach Ty Grace reached the 155 career win plateau with the victory.
• Six players scored in double-figures [Krislyn Marsh (17), Anzhane' Hutton (15), Kaiya Creek (14), Brooklyn Fort-Davis (14), Destiny Howell (12), and Nia Nelson (10). Nelson's ten-point output is the first double-figure scoring effort of her  early career.   
• The Bison played their best game of the season, shooting 50% from the floor, connecting on a season-high 38 field goals from the floor, beyond the arc (8), and rebounds (50). 
• Howard took care of the ball, committing a season-low (9) turnovers. 

Up Next: Howard travels to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Monday, Jan. 17, for a 2:00 pm tipoff.