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Howard Women's Basketball Makes History With WNIT Victory Over Siena

The Bison advance to Round 2 of the WNIT to face the College of Charleston.

Kyle T. Mosley

Howard Women's Basketball Defeats Siena In The WNIT
Howard Women's Basketball Defeats Siena In The WNIT / Credit: Howard Athletics
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Zennia Thomas scored 19 points, and Kaiya Creek added three massive three-pointers in the second half on Friday to help Howard defeat Siena 72-62 and win their first WNIT game in program history. The match was also the first time the Bison hosted a WNIT match.

MEAC Freshman of the Year Saniyah King became more aggressive in the second half for the Bison. She finished with 16 points, five rebounds, five assists, and a pair of steals. Destiny Howell did not have her best outing, but she contributed 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Saniyah King - Howard Guard
Saniyah King - Howard Guard / Credit: Howard Athletics, Jalisa Fulwood

Thomas led the Bison with 19 points, seven rebounds, two steals, and one assist. Her defensive presence sometimes made the Saints leary from driving to the basket.

The Bison were trailing by six points at the half before reclaiming the lead over the Saints when Kaiya Creek buried a trey at 2:35 left in the 3rd quarter. Howard extended its lead 54-47 and kept the momentum going into the 4th quarter.

Siena guard Ahniysha Jackson scored on a jumper to tie the game at 60 with 3:12 remaining. Howard used defensive pressure, great rebounding, and scoring in the paint to outpace the Saints 12 to 2 and win 72-62 at Burr Gymnasium.

Zennia Thomas
Zennia Thomas / Credit: HU Athletics

Ahniysha Jackson and Teresa Seppala each scored 17 points for Siena (17-13), and Anajah Brown posted 13 in the loss.

The victory by the Bison was the second for an HBCU women's basketball program in this year's WNIT. Thursday's match between Texas Southern and St. Mary's had the Tigers winning 54-50.

The contest was also TSU's first time hosting and winning a WNIT basketball event. Texas Southern will square off against LA Tech on Monday, Mar. 24, in Ruston, Louisiana.

Howard (21-11) advances to the second round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament to face the College of Charleston on Sunday, Mar. 23.

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I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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