WASHINGTON (March 28, 2024) - Howard Softball puts its win streak on the line when they host three games against Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown at the Washington Nationals Youth Academy.
 
The slate starts with a doubleheader Friday (March 29) at 1 p.m. Saturday (March 30), the series concludes with a seven-inning contest at noon.
 
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
SERIES HISTORY
 
Since 2006, Howard leads the series, 30-13. Last season, the two programs met five times with HU winning the last four, including a victory in the MEAC Tournament.
 
HOWARD
 
On the season, Howard holds a 21-7 record (5-1 MEAC) and comes into this week on a five-game win streak.
 
They started off the season defeating Big East Champion UConn in the season opener and produced a program-best 11-game win streak (Feb. 16 to March 2).
 
The squad is currently led by shortstop Sidney Fletcher (.305 BA, 20 RBIs & three HRs), catcher/utility Merci Hart (.347 BA & 19 RBIs), outfielder Bianca Worthy (.382 BA & 14 RBIs), first baseman Kenna Higa (.324 BA, 17 RBIs & one HR), catcher Alyssa Vasquez (.322 BA, 21 RBIs) and outfielder Maryn Jordan (.420 BA & 11 RBIs).
 
On the circle, the Lady Bison have been excellent, only allowing a 3.22 ERA.
 
The trio of Amelia Weber (Montclair, Calif.), Mia Gonzales (Atwater, Calif.) and Julia Holt (Tucson, Ariz.) have dominated, combining for 19 wins.
 
Weber has a 9-3 record while Gonzalez has a 6-1 mark. Holt holds a perfect 4-0 record in 16 appearances with a 1.07 ERA.
 
MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
 
On the season, Maryland Eastern Shore has a 6-21 record (1-5 MEAC) heading into the three game slate against the Bison. The Hawks have victories against Grambling State, Alabama A&M, Alcorn State, Louisiana Christian, Detroit Mercy and Coppin State.
 
Last weekend at Morgan State (March 22 & 24), they were swept by the Lady Bears (0-3).
 
The star player on the Hawks is senior pitcher/outfielder Ameenah Ballenger, who is batting .363 with 27 RBIs and three home runs.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
The Lady Bison won their last series against South Carolina State, sweeping all three games against the Lady Bulldogs.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On April 6-7, Howard goes to Dover, Del., to face Delaware State. The series starts with a Saturday (April 6) doubleheader at 1 p.m., followed by a seven-inning contest Sunday (April 7) at noon.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.