WASHINGTON (September 25, 2021) – Howard University women's volleyball team returns to The Burr Sunday (Sept. 26) where they will welcome long-time rival Maryland Eastern Shore. Match time is set for 3 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 (3-10, 0-1 MEAC) looks to get back on track before starting a five-match road swing, beginning in Baltimore at Morgan State (Oct. 8) and Coppin State (Oct. 10).
 
Freshmen Bria Woodard (Missouri City, Texas) and Cimone Woodard (Missouri City, Texas) spearhead the Bison, sitting atop the conference in multiple categories.
 
MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
 
Eastern Shore (6-6, 1-0 MEAC) enters Sunday's showdown riding a four-match winning streak, including Friday's victory versus Norfolk State, 3-0.
 
Mauri Carver leads the Hawk attack, ranking among the league leaders in hitting percentage (.409/2^nd) and blocks per set (0.95/2^nd).
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Friday (Sept. 24), the Bison dropped its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) opener at Delaware State in four sets (24-26, 16-25, 25-14, 19-25).
 
Woodard led the way, finishing just shy of a double-double with 13 kills (team-high) and nine digs, along with seven total blocks (match-high).
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On Oct. 1, HU hosts Norfolk State inside Burr Gymnasium. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.