BEL AIR, Md. - The Harford women's lacrosse team (2-2, 0-2 MD JUCO) dropped a conference tilt at home to Howard (1-2, 1-0 MD JUCO) on a blustery frigid afternoon. The Dragons jumped out to a 9-1 lead and coasted to the win.

Karley Bush and Djene Diane scored a pair of goals for Harford and Brittany Cudmore handed out a pair of assists in the loss. Rachel Smith made nine saves in goal, allowing the 13 Howard tallies.

The Fighting Owls travel to face No. 1 Onondaga on Saturday at 3 p.m.