BOWIE, MD – The Bowie State women's basketball team (3-1) is set to take on the University of District of the Columbia (2-2) on Saturday, Nov. 29, for a non-conference battle. Tip-Off is slated for 1 p.m. inside the E.B. Henderson Complex in Washington, D.C.

When: Saturday, Nov. 29, at 1 p.m.
Where: E.B. Henderson Complex (Washington, D.C.)
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Last Matchup 

• Saturday marks the 16th meeting between the programs since 2008.
• Bowie State leads the all-time series 8–7, including a 70–46 home win on Dec. 4, 2024, at A.C. Jordan Arena.
• The Bulldogs controlled the matchup from 2015–2019, winning five straight meetings by a combined 374–285 margin. 

Bulldogs Leaders 
Malaka Cobb — 14.5 points per game, .488 FG%, .286 3FG%, .923 FT%, team-high 11 steals.
Afia Owusu-Mensah — 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 7 steals.
Mia Smith — 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5 blocks, 6 steals.
Kristin Sterling — 9.8 points per game, 4.8 rebounds, 14 steals (team-high).
Jada Bouknight — 7 blocks (Top-5 in CIAA).
Team averaging 40.3 rebounds per game (+7.5 margin).
Bulldogs shooting .802 from the free-throw line (No. 1 in CIAA).
Defense producing 14.5 steals and 6.5 blocks per game.
 
Last Timeout for the Bulldogs
BSU turned in its most complete performance of the season Monday night, powering past Shippensburg 83-54 at A.C. Jordan Arena. The Bulldogs' defensive intensity set the tone from the start, producing 16 steals and converting them into 29 fast-break points.

Bowie State jumped out to a 22-11 lead after the first quarter, fueled by early transition baskets from Cobb and steady inside scoring from Sterling. The Bulldogs broke the game open in the second period, outscoring the Raiders 22-7 behind Sterling's hot start, a three-pointer from Smith, and strong rim protection from Chaniya Taylor. Bowie State led 44-18 at halftime.

The Bulldogs stayed in control after the break. Hannah Wilkerson buried back-to-back threes, Owusu-Mensah added key free throws, and BSU carried a 67-33 advantage into the fourth. Shippensburg found limited success late, but Bowie State's early dominance sealed the wire-to-wire win.
Jai'den Anderson provided a lift off the bench with multiple late buckets and seven rebounds, helping the Bulldogs close out the emphatic home victory.

Scouting UDC

• UDC dropped a 69–61 road matchup at Frostburg State, despite a strong fourth-quarter push.
• UDC enters at 2–2, averaging 57.5 points while allowing 49.3 points per game.
• The Firebirds collect 37.5 rebounds per game but give up 48.8, creating a double-digit rebounding deficit.
• Aiyana Ellis leads UDC with 11.5 points and 8.8 rebounds, shooting 41.2% from the field.
• Dashani Coleman adds 10.8 points per game, taking a team-high 55 shot attempts through four contests.
• The Firebirds force 11.3 steals per game, relying heavily on defensive pressure.
• UDC averages 11.0 assists but turns the ball over 12.8 times per game.

Up Next
The Bulldogs will travel to PSAC foe Millersville in a non-conference tilt on Monday, Dec. 1. Tip-off is slated for 5:00 p.m. inside Pucillo Gymnasium.

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