WASHINGTON (February 23, 2023) – Howard University women's lacrosse team seeks its first win of the season Friday (February 24) when they travel crosstown to face American. Match time is slated for noon.
 
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
Friday's showdown will be the fourth meeting between Howard and American with the Eagles winning the previous three matchups.
 
HOWARD
 
HU looks to get its first win of the season after losing the past two games.
 
Freshmen attacker Berkeley Clayborne, from Highland Park, Ill., opens the season with a team-leading five points and five goals so far.
 
Senior midfielder Quai Skeete-Ridley, from New Carrollton, Md., has a team-best two assists on the season.
 
AMERICAN
 
American looks to get another win after defeating UMBC, 15-14.
 
The squad is led by Kellie Linehan, Annabelle Jackson, and Maddy Spratt this season. For Linehan's first collegiate year, she has been a top-scorer so far, obtaining six points, four goals and two assists.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On Feb. 15, the Bison fell in their second game of the year, 20-4, to Akron University. Clayborne led the Bison attack with three goals.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On Feb. 26, HU heads back home to face the University of Richmond. The match is set for 1 p.m. ET.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.