AMES, Iowa (November 12, 2026) -- The Howard University women's basketball team battled through three quarters against one of the top teams in the country, but a fourth quarter burst proved to be too much as the Bison fell, 75-55, to Iowa State at the Hilton Center.
With sophomore guard
Ariella Henigan (Chicago) having her best all-around game of the season, Howard managed to trail, 20-16, at the end of one and 38-27 at the half.
The Bison played the host to a draw in the third quarter with the Cyclones outscoring the visitors, 16-15, to stay within striking distance.
Howard was able to get withing five at one point but the Cyclones, who are a regular NCAA participant, used a 23-13 fourth quarter push to pull away from the pesky Bison.
Iowa State shot a sizzling 66-percent in the final stanza.
Henigan had struggled of late with foul trouble, but she showed the form that has gained her respect as one of the top guards in the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). She finished with a team-high 14 points while grabbing eight rebounds and blocking two shots for good measure while logging 33 minutes.
Teammate and team leading scorer senior
Zoe Stewart (Terre Haute, Ind.) tallied 12 points but she was held to 4-of-13 shooting.
Rayne Durant (New Haven, Conn.), who is showing that she is going to be a player to be reckoned with just missed a double-double.
Dally Moreno (Bronx, N.Y.) is yet another player who has shown much promised in the early going, finished with eight points.
The Cyclones from the Big 12 were led by Tjasi Turnsek with 20 points and Mya Bobbitt and Alex-anne Bessette each tallied 16 points in the win.
NEXT UP: Howard travels across town to face rival Georgetown Sunday (Nov. 15) at 2 p.m., inside McDonough Gymnasium.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
