WASHINGTON (February 20, 2022) – Howard University women's basketball team battles Coppin State (CSU) for the top spot in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) standings Monday (Feb. 21). Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. inside Burr Gymnasium.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can follow all the action via live stats and/or live video.
 
BLACKOUT
 
Monday's theme is Blackout! Be sure to wear all black and support your Bison to victory.
 
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
 
Effective January 15, 2022, in compliance with the District of Columbia's Vaccination DC policy, all guests ages 12 years and older are required to show proof of vaccination to enter Burr Gymnasium.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Burr Gymnasium will be operating at 50-percent capacity during events until further notice. Guests aged 12 and older must provide proof of having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by January 15, 2022 to enter. For those taking a two-dose vaccine, Pfizer or Moderna, proof of a second dose will be required for entry beginning February 15, 2022.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
On Jan. 24, the Bison knocked off CSU in Baltimore, 70-64, at PEC Arena.
 
Junior forward Brooklynn Fort-Davis (Chicago) registered 23 points, seven rebounds and a pair of steals in the win.
 
HOWARD
 
HU (14-8, 8-2 MEAC) comes in with a four-game win streak after cruising past Morgan State, 81-63.
 
The league's top scoring offense is led by sophomores Destiny Howell (Queens, N.Y.) and Anzhane' Hutton (Dallas). Both Bison sit top 10 in the MEAC with 12.3 ppg (5^th) and 11.2 ppg (8^th), respectively.
 
COPPIN STATE
 
CSU (14-9, 8-2 MEAC) enters Monday riding a league-best six-game win streak, including a victory over Norfolk State Saturday (Feb. 19), 56-48.
 
Jaia Alexander spearheads the Eagles attack, topping the MEAC in scoring (16.7 ppg) and rebounding (7.7 rpg).
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Saturday (Feb. 19), HU turned the tables in their MEAC rematch against Morgan State, defeating the Lady Bears, 81-63, inside Burr Gymnasium.
 
Five Bison reached double figures in scoring, led by Howell with a team-leading 16 points on 50-percent (5-of-10) shooting from the floor.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Saturday (Feb. 26), Howard hosts North Carolina Central for Senior Day. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.