WASHINGTON (March 31, 2023) – Howard University women's lacrosse team travels to Fairfield, Conn., to face Sacred Heart (SHU) in a Northeast Conference (NEC) showdown. First draw is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can follow all the action via NEC Front Row and/or live stats.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
HU (0-10, 0-3 NEC) continues its search for win No. 1.
 
Senior Quai Skeete-Ridley (New Carrollton, Md.) and rookie Berkeley Clayborne (Highland Parks, Ill.) lead the Bison attack with 10 points apiece.
 
In the cage, junior goalie Jada Auletta (Montclair, N.J.) has accumulated 81 saves in 10 appearances (seven starts).
 
SACRED HEART
 
SHU (3-7, 2-0 NEC) is riding a two-match win streak, including a 13-3 victory at Central Connecticut State (March 29).
 
Lydia Werlau leads the Pioneers with 39 points (35 goals & four assists), 14 draw controls and five ground balls.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Wednesday (March 29), Saint Francis University (Pa.) scored eight unanswered second half goals to defeat the Bison, 19-2, at Greene Stadium.
 
Skeete-Ridley filled the stat sheet with three ground balls, two draw controls and a pair of caused turnovers in the loss.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On April 8, HU returns to The District to square off against LIU. Match time is set for noon at Greene Stadium.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.