RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — VCU held off a late surge from Howard for a 69-66 women’s basketball victory on Monday night at Siegel Center. The Rams built a first-quarter lead and withstood a 24-point third quarter from the Lady Bison to secure the win.

Zennia Thomas led Howard with 25 points and eight rebounds. VCU was paced by Mary-Anna Asare, who scored 25 points, and Katarina Knezevic, who added 19 points and seven rebounds. Howard’s record is now 4-1, while VCU improved to 3-1.