WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bethune-Cookman dropped its fifth straight match with a 3-0 (25-15,25-19,20) loss to Howard at Burr Gym Sunday evening.

Katherine Boussard had 12 kills for the Bison (16-8).

Delicia Pierre had nine kills as B-CU (4-21) took a 16-13 second set lead and narrowed a five-point deficit to 19-16 in the third.

Destiny Hudson had seven kills in 12 attempts for the Lady Cats, while Phylecia Armstrong had six kills and a block.

B-CU faces Delaware State and former assistant coach Kisya Killingsworth Monday at 7.