WASHINGTON - Howard University softball will take on Delaware State at home for a three-game weekend series. The doubleheader on Saturday is scheduled for 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The series will conclude with a noon game on Sunday.

The Delaware State Hornets will be the second Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) opponent of the season for Howard. The Bison are 1-0 in conference play, defeating Maryland Eastern Shore, 7-5 last Sunday.

SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Through 21 games this year, the Hornets have a 5-16 record overall and a 2-1 MEAC record. They have won three of their last four games, including taking two out of three games against conference opponent Coppin State. Jasmine Melgoza leads the team with a .389 batting average this year, along with 41 total bases. Jordan Casey is batting .351 with 10 RBIs for the Hornets.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
The Bison will host a home game on Wednesday, April 3 against Bowie State. First pitch is set for 7:30 p.m.

About Howard University Athletics
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 19 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent six conferences: the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA), Sun Belt Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Conference. Visit www.hubison.com to learn more.