BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Zennia Thomas scored 22 points to lead Howard to a 64-51 victory over Coppin State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at the Coppin State Physical Education Complex.

The Lady Bison used a decisive second quarter, holding the Eagles to five points, to take control after a close first period. Howard maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half.

Thomas added five assists and three blocks for Howard, which improved to 14-7. Ariella Henigan added 10 points for the Lady Bison.

Paris McBride led Coppin State with 13 points. The Eagles fell to 4-17.

An announced crowd of 319 attended the game.