WASHINGTON (September 20, 2021) – Howard University women's volleyball team wraps up their three-match home stand with a nonconference matchup inside Burr Gymnasium.
 
Tuesday (Sept. 21), Howard meets Patriot league opponent and crosstown rival American (AU) at 6 p.m.
 
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 PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
HU (3-8) comes in after tough losses to No. 13 Oregon, 0-3, and Harvard, 1-3, inside The Burr.
 
Freshman Cimone Woodard (Missouri City, Texas) is ranked fourth in the conference in hitting percentage (.310) while senior Busisiwe Banda (Cedar Park, Texas) sits third overall in service aces per set (0.56).
 
AMERICAN
 
American (5-6) enters ranked third in the Patriot League with 84 total blocks and 1.85 service aces per set. Sophomore Carlie Fikse currently ranks first among conference leaders in hitting percentage (.378).
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Friday (Sept. 17), the Bison suffered a loss against Harvard (23-25, 25- 23, 25-21, 25-21). First-year Bison Bria Woodard (Missouri City, Texas) led the team with 19 kills and eight digs in a losing effort.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Friday (Sept. 24), the Bison will head on the road to take on Delaware State at 6 p.m. The Bison will then return home Sunday (Sept. 26) to face Maryland Eastern Shore. Match time is scheduled for 3 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.