LADY HAWKS FALL TO HOWARD 78-53

Saturday, January 24 -  Howard remained undefeated in MDJUCO play after defeating the Lady Hawks 78-53. 

    The Dragons (13-3, 9-0) jumped out front early 9-0 behind pressure defense that forced CSM to take shots further from the basket then they were used to.   On offense Howard was able to work the ball inside and get good shots against CSM's 1-2-2 zone.

    CSM (5-10, 3-5) battled back and cut the lead to six, but Howard was able to reestablish a double digit lead and take a 38-25 lead at halftime.

    The Lady Hawks cut into the Dragons lead in the second half, and had several chances to cut the lead to five or six points, but each time CSM turned the ball over without getting a shot.

    Kierra Wilkns led Howard with 22 points and Erica Jenkins added 17.

    For CSM Shanita McPherson and Melanie Guy each had 12 points.  Guy, playing one of her best games of the year, also pulled down numerous rebounds, and on one play pulled the ball away from three Dragon defenders and put in the offense rebound.

    CSM will play at Essex on Tuesday, before returning home to play NOVA for homecoming on Saturday, January 31 at 5:30 PM.