RICHMOND, Va. (November 9, 2026) – Virginia Union University's women's basketball team saw a second-half lead slip away as Chowan University rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Lady Panthers 61-56 on Monday evening at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.
Virginia Union (0-1) held a 49-35 advantage entering the fourth quarter after putting together a strong third period. However, Chowan outscored the Lady Panthers 26-7 in the final 10 minutes to take the five-point victory.
The Lady Panthers led by as many as 14 points before Chowan began its comeback. Virginia Union held a 49-40 lead early in the fourth quarter, but the Hawks gradually chipped away at the deficit.
Chowan eventually tied the game at 54-54 with just over four minutes remaining before taking the lead on a pair of free throws by Jordyn Adderly. The Hawks extended their advantage to 58-54, and Virginia Union was unable to regain the lead down the stretch.
"We didn't execute down the stretch," said VUU Head Women's Basketball Coach Alico Dunk. "A lot of unforced turnovers. Give credit to Chowan for executing in the fourth quarter."
Kailyn Young led Virginia Union with 12 points, while
Tyra Kennedy added 10 points, five rebounds and a team-high four assists.
Khadijah Rashid contributed nine points and seven rebounds, and
Taliya Rowe finished with eight points and four rebounds.
Virginia Union forced 12 Chowan turnovers and collected 10 steals. Kennedy led the defensive effort with five steals, while MarNazha Houston added two steals and two blocked shots.
Virginia Union will look to rebound when the Lady Panthers host Shepherd University on Tuesday, November 17, at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.
