# Bison Win Eighth Straight, Stay Perfect at Home

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- Published: 2026-02-22T09:25:38-05:00
- Author: Hyun Choi

 

Senior forwards Zennia Thomas and Nile Miller each scored 15 points, and redshirt
junior guard Zoe Stewart added 12 to power the Howard University women’s basketball
team to a 66-58 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference victory over North Carolina Central
University at Burr Gymnasium.

The win pushed the Bison’s streak to eight straight and improved Howard to 20-7 
overall and 10-1 in MEAC play.

Howard came out sharp, building an 18-8 first-quarter lead. NCCU responded in the
second, but the Bison maintained control and took a 30-20 advantage into halftime.

Behind steady contributions from Thomas, Miller and Stewart, Howard kept the Eagles
at bay throughout the third quarter, stretching the lead to 50-38 heading into the
final period.

NCCU applied full court pressure in the fourth, trimming the deficit to 61-58 with
1:40 remaining. Out of a timeout, the Bison responded with poise. Thomas knocked
down a 15-foot jumper to extend the lead, then came up with a key defensive block.
On the ensuing possession, Stewart delivered the dagger  a three pointer with 48
seconds left  to seal it. The Eagles were held scoreless the rest of the way.

Howard remains undefeated at home (10-0) and has now recorded its third 20-win season
since 2021-22.

Miller posted a standout all-around performance with 15 points, 12 rebounds, three
assists, four blocks and a steal for a double-double. Thomas added 15 points and
nine rebounds, narrowly missing a double-double of her own. Stewart shot 4-of-8 
from the field, including a perfect 2-of-2 from three-point range.

Freshman guard Ariella Henigan chipped in eight points, four steals and three rebounds.

Howard dominated the glass, 52-33, and held advantages in second-chance points (
16-9), fast-break points (15-8) and free-throw attempts.

Natalie Jasper led NCCU with 18 points, while Tierney Coleman added 14 and Aniya
Finger contributed 12 off the bench.