WASHINGTON (November 4, 2025) – Howard University women's basketball team opens its season at Providence. The nonconference showdown starts at 7 p.m., inside Alumni Hall.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can watch the action on ESPN+ or follow via live stats.
 
SERIES RECORD
 
This is the first meeting between the two institutions.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
Howard is coming off a second-place finish in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) after going 22-12 (12-2 MEAC). The Bison lost to Norfolk State in the MEAC Title game, but received a Postseason WNIT bid, defeating Siena in the first round before losing to College of Charleston in the second round.
 
Before the season, Howard has been picked to win the conference despite losing three starters.  The Bison are led by senior forwards Nile Miller (Woodbury, N.J.) and Zennia Thomas (Cleveland), both first-team preseason all-conference selections, and junior forward Sa'lah Hemingway (San Bernardino, Calif.).
 
PROVIDENCE
 
Providence finished the 2024-25 season with a 13-19 mark (6-12 Big East). The Friars have a rebuilt lineup after losing 10 players to graduation.
 
Providence defeated Franklin Pierce, 71-38, in its exhibition game at Alumni Hall. Sophomore guard Dunbar Payton and graduate guard Sabou Gueye each scored 12 in the victory.
 
Providence has been picked 10^th in the Big East preseason poll.
 
STARTING LINEUPS
 
HOWARD PROBABLE STARTERS
 
No.      Position           Name                                     
24        Forward           Zennia Thomas
25        Forward           Nile Miller
4          Guard              Ariella Henigan
5          Guard              Destiny Bynum Johnson
23        Guard              Zoe Stewart
 
PROVIDENCE PROBABLE STARTERS
 
No.      Position           Name                                     
21        Guard              Dunbar Payton
00        Guard              Sabou Gueye
20        Forward           Teneisia Brown
10        Wing                Audrey Shields
33        Forward           Sophi Hall
 
THE COACHES
 
Howard is coached by Ty Grace (New Haven, '99), who is in her 11^th season at the helm. Providence is led by Erin Batth (Clemson, '01), who is in her second season.
 
KEY ADDITIONS
 
HOWARD
 
Freshmen guards Ariella Henigan (Chicago) and Emma Nuquay (Waldorf, Md.), transfer shooting guard Destiny Bynum Johnson (Union City College), redshirt junior transfer guard Zoe Stewart (Missouri State) and redshirt sophomore guard Dally Moreno (Stonybrook).
 
PROVIDENCE
 
Graduate forward transfer Teneisia Brown (FDU), sophomore guard Payton Dunbar (Virginia) and junior center Eseosa Imafidon (Louisville) and graduate guard Sabou Gueye (Florida A&M).
 
NEXT UP
 
Howard has its home opener Saturday (Nov. 8) when it hosts the Rattlers of Florida A&M at 2 p.m., inside Burr Gymnasium.
 
Providence takes on Central Connecticut State Monday (Nov. 10) at 7 p.m., inside Alumni Hall.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.