WASHINGTON (March 31, 2023) - Howard Softball team comes back home this weekend for a doubleheader against the Morgan State Lady Bears, starting Saturday, April 1, at the Nationals Youth Academy in D.C. First-pitch is set for 1 p.m.

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the third game in the series will be postponed. No date has been determined yet.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HU has a record of 21-24 against Morgan State, dating back to 2006. The Lady Bison are currently on a two-game winning streak against the Lady Bears, with their last wins coming at the 2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament.
 
HOWARD
 
Howard 9-17 (2-3 MEAC) will be facing Morgan State for the first time this season. They will look to improve their record in the MEAC after a bit of a shaky start.
 
Sophomore Alyssa Vasquez (Downey, Calif.) had two hits in Howard's last game, going 2-of-3 at the plate. The preseason All-Conference First Team player is the joint leader with 12 RBIs this season.
 
Graduate Kalita Dennis (Elk Grove, Calif.) also produced for the Lady Bison in their last game, batting 2-of-2 and scoring one run in the effort. The infielder was named the 2023 MEAC Preseason Player of the Year after an incredible 2022 campaign, finishing with a .361 batting average and a .646 slugging percentage while leading the MEAC in RBIs (48).
 
MORGAN STATE
 
Morgan State 16-12 (6-0 MEAC) is coming off a split at crosstown rival Towson University Wednesday (March 29).
 
Senior Victoria Fletcher (Huntingtown, Md.) has been on fire this season, leading her team in batting average (.333), OPS (1.010), RBIs (25) and home runs (6).
 
The Morgan State pitching staff has been a big factor in their winning this season. The group has combined for five shutouts, with junior Anaya Hunte (Burlington, N.J.) pitching a perfect game against Coppin State on March 18.
 
LAST TIME OUT
 
On Thursday, March 30, the Lady Bison suffered a 5-3 loss at the hands of the Hofstra Pride.
 
Howard manufactured three runs on six hits, led by Dennis and Vasquez producing two hits apiece.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
After this weekend's slate of games, HU will face North Carolina Central at home in another MEAC three-game series. Howard will play the Eagles for the first time this season Friday, April 7, in a doubleheader, starting at 1 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.