WASHINGTON (September 15, 2021) – Howard University women's volleyball team returns home for a pair of nonconference matchups inside The Burr.

Thursday (Sept. 16), HU squares off against Pac-12 foe Oregon (UO) at 6 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. start time Friday (Sept. 17) against Harvard.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Fans are welcome to attend, but are required to show the Bison Safe App prior to entry! Fans with green and yellow QR codes after answering a short series of questions are permitted to enter! ALL fans are required to wear masks throughout the duration of the match!
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Fans can follow both contests via live video and/or live stats.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEWS
 
HOWARD
 
HU (3-6) comes in on a high note, knocking off Quinnipiac at the Charm City Challenge. After the tournament, newcomer Bria Woodard (Missouri City, Texas) was named to the All-Tournament Team.
 
This season, freshman Cimone Woodard (Missouri City, Texas) ranks among the conference leaders in hitting percentage (.322/5^th) and blocks per set (0.97/5^th).
 
OREGON
 
Last weekend, the Ducks split their two matches at the Pac-12/Big Ten Challenge. UO opened with a sweep of No. 18 Penn State, but dropped a tough five setter to No. 13 Minnesota.
 
Abby Hansen (1.35 block/set), Karson Bacon (1.17 block/set) and Gloria Mutiri (1.13 block/set) are among the league leader in blocks.
 
HARVARD
 
Harvard (1-5) enters the weekend leading the conference in blocks, averaging 2.15 per set. Sophomore Olivia Cooper has dominated at the net for the Crimson, recording an Ivy League-best 1.16 blocks per set.
 
Head coach Jennifer Weiss enters her 29^th season.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On Sept. 10-11, Howard competed in the Charm City Challenge, presented by Sir Speedy, where they finished 1-2 overall.
 
Friday (Sept. 10), HU fell to Big Ten foe Maryland in straight sets (16-25, 17-25, 17-25), followed by a three-set loss against UMBC in the nightcap (18-25, 24-26, 19-25).
 
The following day (Sept. 11), Howard closed out the weekend on a high note, topping Quinnipiac in four sets (22-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-16).
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Tuesday (Sept. 21), the Bison take on crosstown rival American inside Burr Gymnasium. Match time is scheduled for 6 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.