Hampton Hands North Carolina A&T Its First Conference Loss, 90-80

Hampton made it eight in a row against the Lady Aggies of North Carolina A&T 90-80 on Monday evening at the HU Convocation Center.

With two free throws made by Delia Drunson at the 9:13 mark, the Lady Pirates (14-10, 9-3) started a 15-4 run which ended with a jumper by Brunson at the 4:16 mark. A pair of 3-pointers and a jumper by the Lady Aggies' JaQualya Berry helped them get within eight; however, that was the closest the Lady Aggies got before ultimately suffering their first conference loss.

The Lady Pirates were led in points and assists by sophomore sensation Bernadette Fortune with 30 points and 11 assists - both career highs. McMillian had a career high with 18 points, while Jericka Jenkins had 17 points, a team-high eight rebounds and four assists.

 This was also the first time Lady Pirates beat North Carolina A&T since March 3, 2008 -- 85-84 at the HU Convocation Center.

The Lady Aggies were led by reigning MEAC Player of the Week Jaleesa Sams, who had 28 points and 10 rebounds.

For the complete story, visit www.hamptonpirates.com or www.ncataggies.com 

Cold Shooting Lady Hornets Fall To Rattlers

Dover, Del.-Delaware State hit just 15 of 62 shots from the floor (24.2%) in a 52-42 MEAC loss to Florida A&M in Memorial Hall Monday evening.

The Rattlers won their second in a row to improve to 14-8 overall and 6-5 in the MEAC. The loss snapped a two-game winning streak for the Lady Hornets, who fell to 5-20 and 3-9.

Tameka McKelton scored a game-high 17 points for the Rattlers, while teammate Antonia Bennett had 11 points and 17 rebounds. Qiana Donald pulled down 11 boards for Florida A&M.

Cortney Crockett was the only Delaware State player in double figures with 14 points.  Brittany Washington had 11 rebounds for the Hornets, her third straight game with double-figure rebounds.

For the complete story, visit www.dsuhornets.com or www.famurattlersports.com

Turnovers Plague Lady Rams in 70-46 Loss at Coppin State

BALTIMORE- The Winston-Salem State Lady Rams (2-23) turned up the defense, but not enough in a 70-46 loss at Coppin State (9-14), Monday evening. The Lady Rams had a strong night, forcing 19 turnovers by the Lady Eagles, but the team couldn't muster enough to stop a Coppin State team that scored 70 points and forced 34 WSSU turnovers in the game.  

Junior guard MaLisa Bumpus led the way for the Lady Rams with 11 points. She was the only WSSU player to reach double-digit scoring in the loss. The tandem of freshman forward Shawanda Hanton and junior forward Vontisha Woods recorded eight rebounds each in the game.  

Both teams would mount offensive runs down the stretch of the half. Though the Lady Rams outscored the Lady Eagles 20-17 in the final 10 minutes of the half, the effort was not enough as the squad ended the evening with the 70-46 loss.

For the complete story, visit www.wssurams.com or www.coppinstatesports.com

Late UMES Rally Falls Short In 61-54 Loss To Bethune-Cookman

McBride's 27-point, 12-rebound performance spoiled in UMES' sixth loss in last seven

Maryland Eastern Shore mounted a late second-half rally against Bethune-Cookman behind a game-high 27 points from senior April McBride but came up short in a 61-54 loss at the William P. Hytche Athletic Center Monday.

The loss for UMES is its fourth in five games while Bethune-Cookman won for the sixth time in seven contests and swept the season series between the two.

McBride recorded her seventh double-double of the season and 33rd of her career for the Lady Hawks, adding game-high tying 12 boards. She also had two blocks and three steals. Jackson was the only other UMES player in double figures with a season-high 11 points on 3-for-3 shooting from long range.

Four B-CU starters finished in double digits, led by Bolden and Jalisa Isaac with 16 apiece. Bolden also corralled 12 boards to complete a double-double for the Lady Wildcats.

For the complete story, visit www.umeshawks.com or www.b-cuathletics.com

Adams Scores 22 in Win Over SC State, 86-64; Lady Bears Sweep Season Series

BALTIMORE-Corin Adams scored a game-high 22 points to lead four Lady Bears in double figures scoring and help Morgan State to an 86-64 victory over South Carolina State in a MEAC game on Monday evening at Hill Field House.

Georgien Williams (7-of-9) and Theresa Davis (5-of-7) both added 15 points, while Brittany Dodson came off the bench and chipped in with 10 points for Morgan State, which improved to 6-1 at home and finished its four-game homestand with a 3-1 mark. The win also completed a season sweep over South Carolina State and was Morgan State's seventh straight win over the Lady Bulldogs.

South Carolina State (8-16, 3-9 MEAC) was led by Whitney Wiley, who tallied 19 points, while Sophilia Hipps added 16 points, including a game-high four three-pointers. Paris Alston came off the bench and finished with 11 points and Joi Walker led the team in rebounds with seven.

For the complete story, visit www.morganstatebears.com or www.scsuathletics.com

Brown, Dolye Lead Howard Women Over NSU, 71-41

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Zykia Brown and reigning MEAC Rookie of the Week Saadia Doyle each tallied 17 points to lead the Howard to a 71-41 MEAC win over Norfolk State on Monday afternoon at Burr Gymnasium. Doyle added 11 rebounds for her 15th double-double of the year.

Cheyenne Curley-Payne was the third Lady Bison to score in double figures. She had 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Brown just missed a double-double with nine assists.

Marion Brooks and Whitney Long each had 10 points for NSU, while Batavia Owens had 11 rebounds.

For the complete story, visit www.howard-bison.com or www.nsuspartans.com