Howard Bison Knock Off Florida International

WASHINGTON, D. C.  – Coach Ty Grace and the Howard University Women's Basketball team earned its second win in a row after knocking off Florida International (FIU), 69-62, inside Burr Gymnasium.

Despite only shooting 35-percent (23-of-66) from the field, HU (2-5) reached the charity stripe 23 times and shot 74-percent (17-of-23). Additionally, Howard outrebounded the Panthers, 48-38.

Sophomore Sarah Edmond had a game-high 24 points, including 10-of-12 from the foul line. Senior Tajzhane Dopson recorded her first double-double of the season, posting 11 points and 11 boards in the victory.

FIU's Callie Cavanaugh scored a layup and give the Panthers a nine-point advantage with 5:32 remaining in the third, 43-34. From that point on, HU chipped away at the deficit.

With less than a minute left in the third, sophomore Danielle Griffin connected on both free throws and put the Bison ahead, 47-46. Florida International regained the lead after three, 49-48, thanks to a freebie from Shante Walker.

In the fourth, Howard went on a 13-2 spurt and held its largest lead of the game, 61-51. FIU fought back and sliced the margin down as low as four, but HU made several free throws down the stretch to secure the win.

Newcomer Tariah Johnson filled the stat sheet once again, finishing with 14 points, six steals, five rebounds, and an assist. Sophomore Jayla Myles added eight points, seven boards, and two rejections in the win.

Howard opened the game on a 6-1 run until FIU scored 10 unanswered to take the lead, 11-6. Florida International kept the momentum going as they extended their advantage to double-digits after a trey ball from Lauryn Snipes, 23-13. HU rallied and closed the opening quarter on an 8-2 spurt.

Moments into the second, Edmond drilled a long ball and tied the contest, 25-25. Howard took its first lead of the game after a fast-break layup from Johnson and three-pointer by Dopson, 30-25. FIU battled back and reclaimed the lead after going on a 6-0 run to end the half, 31-30.

For FIU (2-6), Kiandre'a Pound registered a double-double with 11 points and 10 boards. Cavanaugh netted a team-best 12 points in a losing effort.

Next Saturday (Dec. 9), the Bison conclude its three-game home stand against St. Francis-Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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