GREENVILLE, SC -- The Bowie State women's basketball team shot 50-percent from three-point range on the way to a 79-58 win against the Shaw Lady Bears at Bon Secours Wellness Arena Saturday during the MLK Unity Invitational.
The Bulldogs (11-6, 5-2 CIAA) had three players score in double figures, led by Anii Harris, who had 21 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Robyn Howard added 20 points and Jayla Irvin helped out with 19 points, six rebounds and two steals. BSU caught fire in the three-point land, making 11 on 22 attempts. Howard hit six treys for the Bulldogs in the contest, a career-high.
Defensively, the Bulldogs held Shaw to only 36.2-percent shooting from the field. The Lady Bears finished with six offensive rebounds and managed two second chance points while Bowie State cleared 32 defensive rebounds.
How It Happened
After falling behind 15-13, Bowie State went on a 6-0 run with 3:18 left in the first quarter to take a 19-15 lead, a score that would hold for the rest of the period. Bowie State relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down three shots to account for nine of its 19 points.
BSU built that first quarter lead to 28-21 before going on a 9-0 run starting at the 5:22 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Saniha Jackson, to increase its lead to 37-21. The Bulldogs kept that lead for the remainder of the period and enjoyed a 42-26 advantage heading into halftime. Bowie State dominated in the paint, scoring 12 of its 23 points close to the basket.
After intermission, Bowie State held on to its advantage and owned a 60-49 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Bowie State started tacking on points in the fourth almost immediately, going on a 10-0 run, finished off by Harris' three, to grow the lead to 70-49 with 5:36 to go in the contest. The Bulldogs held onto that lead for the rest of the game for the 79-58 win. BSU fired away from deep in the quarter, knocking down four shots to account for 12 of its 19 points.
Game Notes
» The Bulldogs made half of their attempts from three point range, knocking down 11 of 22 shots.
» The Bulldogs held the Bears to only 36.2-percent shooting from the field.
» The Bulldogs never trailed after taking a 19-15 first quarter lead.
» BSU recorded 15 total assists in the game.
» Harris, Howard, and Irvin combined to account for 76-percent of the Bulldogs points.
» BSU had a 46-27 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Bulldogs forced 15 Shaw turnovers.
» Bowie State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 14 offensive boards in the game.
» Harris had a game-high 21 points and Robyn Howard added 20.
» BSU got a game-high 13 rebounds from Jackson.
Up Next
Bowie State will play the first home game of 2024 against Lincoln (PA) inside A.C. Jordan Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m.
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