Howard Lady Bison Drop 59-56 OT Thriller to Virginia
Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Headlines, Howard University, Sports
Howard dropped a 59-56 decision to the Univ. of Virginia in first round action of the WNIT. The Lady Bison will end the 2011-12 campaign with a 24-9 mark – tying the program’s record for most wins in a single season. The game also marks the first post-season bid for HU since 2001.
Saadia Doyle tallied her 15th double-double of the season with 16 points and a season-best 14 rebounds in 45 minutes of action. Tamoria Holmes tallied her 31st consecutive double-digit performance with 17 points. Kara Smith chipped in with eight points, while Cheyenne Curley-Payne recorded seven.
