SHANGHAI, China (Interstat) — Natasha Howard scored 28 points to lead the Sichuan women’s basketball team to a 104-91 road victory over Shanghai on Monday.

Howard, a forward from Toledo, Ohio, added eight rebounds in 28 minutes as Sichuan improved its season record to 19-5. Ruthy Hebard paced Shanghai with 25 points and 14 rebounds in the loss. Yutong Liu added 16 points and 12 rebounds for Shanghai, which fell to 13-11.

Sichuan has now defeated Shanghai in three consecutive meetings this season. The visitors controlled the game throughout, securing the win despite a strong individual effort from Hebard.