WASHINGTON - The Howard University women's basketball team will be looking to extend its current win streak to three when it hosts South Carolina State in an MEAC women's game at Burr Gymnasium on Monday. The game tips off at 5:30 pm and will be streamed on the website (www.hubison.com). Live stats will also be available.

The Bison (8-11, 4-2 in the MEAC) are in sole possession of third place after a convincing 75-54 win over North Carolina Central at home on Saturday. Again, it was the usual suspects who made the difference. Junior guard Destiny Howell scored a game-high 24 points while backcourt mate, graduate guard Aziah Hudson tallied 16 points and four assists. Senior forward Brooklynn Fort-Davis, the team leader in rebounding, grabbed eight boards and contributed five points. Junior guard Kaniyah Harris had another solid all-around game with seven points, five rebounds and five assists.

During the current stretch, the Bison have gotten some much-needed production from Nyla Cooper and Nile Miller. A sophomore guard, Cooper came off the bench and scored six points and grabbed four rebounds in 20 minutes. Miller, a freshman forward, scored five points, grabbed six rebounds and recorded a steal and a blocked shot.

In South Carolina State (1-18, 0-4 in the MEAC), Howard faces a young team that is struggling, having dropped eight in a row, the latest a 64-43 loss to Norfolk State on Saturday. The Bulldogs are led by sophomore guards Nicole Gwynn (10.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg, leads team in assists with 34), Lovely Sonnier (8.3 ppg, 8.1 rpg, leader team in blocks and steals) and junior guard Nadia Reese (8.1 ppg).

SERIES RECORD: Howard holds a 10-6 advantage in the series since 2007-08. During that period, the Bison have won four in a row.  The Bulldogs last win came in January of 2019 when they posted a 72-63 win in Orangeburg, SC.

NEXT UP: Howard gets a much-needed week off before returning to action against the Hornets of Delaware State, Saturday, February 11 in Dover, DE. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 pm.

For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.

Contributors: Chevonne Mansfield and Jalisa Fulwood