WASHINGTON (March 29, 2018) – Coach Lauren McCoy and the Howard University Softball team resume conference play when the Morgan State (MSU) Lady Bears come to town. Friday's seven-inning contest starts 3 p.m. while Saturday's doubleheader begins at 11 a.m.

The three-game series will take place at Nationals Youth Academy.

MATCHUP PREVIEW

Howard (3-25, 1-2 MEAC) continues conference play after dropping two versus Siena in nonconference action. HU and Morgan State are tied for fifth with a chance to move up the MEAC Northern Division. Coach McCoy's bunch will need to generate runs to came away victorious against the league's top pitcher, MSU's Amy Begg.

MSU (10-13, 1-2 MEAC) enters after splitting Tuesday's doubleheader against Missouri-Kansas City. Morgan State won game one in extra innings, 9-8 (f/8), but dropped a close 7-6 bout in the nightcap. Begg, reigning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Pitcher of the Year, spearheads the pitching staff while junior Damali Young, All-MEAC Preseason selection, provides the speed and bat.

LAST TIMEOUT

Tuesday (March 27), the Bison suffered setbacks in its nonconference doubleheader against Siena at the Nationals Youth Academy. HU fell in game one, 6-1, then dropped the nightcap in five innings, 9-0. Redshirt freshman Zaria Hall drive in newcomer Jocelyn Avera for the lone run in game one.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

On April 7-8, the Bison goes to Baltimore where they will face conference-leading Coppin State. Saturday's doubleheader begins 1 p.m. and Sunday's seven-inning game starts at noon.

For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.