Box Score (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  A very slow start and a season-high 27 turnovers were primary reasons for Bowie State's 74-54 setback at the University of the District of Columbia.  The win keeps the Firebirds record unblemished at 6-0.

The Firebirds began the game with an 8-0 run.  However, Bowie State managed to pull within seven twice in the first half, primarily on the play of senior Juliette Turner.  With the Lady Bulldogs trailing 17-9 at the 10:05 mark, Turner scored 10 of the final 21 points of the opening period.

The game went back and forth in terms of runs for the remainder of the first half and the Firebirds went into the locker room with a 37-30 lead.  Turnovers were a common problem for both teams in the first half.  The University of the District of Columbia committed 16 miscues and Bowie State committed 19.

Bowie State shot a disappointing 9-of-33 from the field (27 percent) in the first half and 9-of-18 from the free throw line.  UDC attempted 33 first half field goals as well, making 13, but went a perfect 9-of-9 from the charity stripe over the first 20 minutes.

The second half presented more of the same as the Firebirds maintained control for most of the game.   However, Bowie State trimmed the deficit to 41-37 by the 16:08 mark of the second half on a breakaway layup by Turner.  Turner cut the UDC lead to two on their next possession, but the Firebirds ran off 13 unanswered points to seize control of the game for good.

Dohnay Banice recorded game-highs of 20 points and added a dozen rebounds to lead the University of the District of Columbia.  Jamilia Bonner and Lauren Brittingham scored in double figures as well, tallying 19 and 10 points respectively.  Jasmine Rich handed out a game-high seven assists for the Firebirds.

Turner led Bowie State in scoring for the fourth straight game, pacing the Lady Bulldogs with 19 points to go along with seven rebounds.  Sophomore Brooke Miles contributed 10 points and fellow sophomore Chanet Wallace added nine points.

Bowie State's Lady Bulldogs ended the night shooting just 28 percent field from the floor (17-of-60) and 49 percent from the free throw line (16-of-33).

Bowie State (0-5) returns to the court on Saturday (December 10th), making a return trip to Shepherdstown (W.Va.) to face the 4-3 Rams of Shepherd University.