WASHINGTON (February 6, 2020) – Howard University softball team opens its 2020 season at the 13th annual Red & Black Showcase in Athens, Ga., hosted by the Bulldogs. The three-day tourney features matchups versus Kent State (KSU), UNC Wilmington (UNCW) and No. 17 Georgia (UGA).
Fans can follow all this weekend's action at
www.GeorgiaDogs.com.
SEASON PREVIEW
Coach
Tori Tyson enters her second season at the helm after turning the program around in one year.
In her first year, Coach Tyson surpassed expectations by leading the team to the postseason for the first time since 2015 while earning 19 wins, a feat that has not been accomplished since 2012.
A year ago, sophomores
Kalita Dennis (Elk Grove, Calif.),
Xzarria Simmons (Escondido, Calif.), and
Camille Navarro (Los Angeles) received postseason honors with Dennis winning the 2019 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Year Award.
Recently, Dennis was named to the 2020 Collegiate Player of the Year Watch List by USA Softball; thus, becoming the first in program history to receive this honor.
TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
Howard's campaign starts Friday (Feb. 7) against the Seahawks. First pitch is set for 10:30 a.m. Last year, the Bison split with UNCW, dropping the first game 3-10 but winning the next 12-11 in 10 innings. The two teams play again Saturday (Feb. 8) at 6 p.m.
The team plays Kent State for the first time under Coach Tyson Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 9) and face No. 17 Georgia Friday and Sunday. Both contests against the Bulldogs will be streamed on SEC Network+.
UPCOMING SEASON
On Feb. 14-16, HU travels to the Tar Heel state for the Campbell Invitational, hosted by the Camels.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
