Howard Community College women’s basketball improved to 4-0 with a 77-48 victory over Essex County College on Nov. 7, 2026, in Columbia, Maryland. Soraya Ogaldez led Howard Community College with 21 points, five assists and five steals.
Howard Community College Women’s Basketball Dominates Second Quarter
Howard Community College opened the game with a 20-13 lead after the first quarter. The team then outscored Essex County College, 24-3, in the second quarter to take a 44-16 advantage into halftime.
Howard Community College forced 34 turnovers and recorded 21 steals. The team converted those turnovers into 37 points and held a 48-34 rebounding advantage.
Soraya Ogaldez Leads Howard Community College Scoring
Ogaldez shot 8-for-14 from the field in the victory. Saran Camara added 15 points and eight rebounds while making all three of her 3-point attempts, and Daniya Brown contributed 12 points and six rebounds.
Dallis Stewart finished with seven points and six rebounds. Traidah Matongo added seven points, three rebounds and two blocked shots, while London Turner scored five points.
Howard Community College extended its lead to 66-28 after outscoring Essex County College 22-12 in the third quarter. Essex County outscored Howard Community College 20-11 in the fourth quarter, but the Dragons had already secured the victory.
Gabriella Brown led Essex County College with 17 points, and Camille Brandon scored 12 points. Howard Community College also received 28 points from its bench.
Howard Community College Women’s Basketball Travels to Delaware Tech
Howard Community College will play its first road game of the season on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Delaware Tech. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Howard Community College combined defensive pressure, rebounding and efficient scoring to remain unbeaten. Ogaldez led the way, while Camara, Brown and several other contributors helped the team build its decisive halftime advantage.
Source: Original report
