WASHINGTON (May 7, 2024) – Howard University softball begins its quest for a second tourney title in three years at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament. The four-day event (May 8-11) takes place on the campus of Norfolk State University (NSU) in Norfolk, Va.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can follow all the action via live stats. Saturday's (May 11) championship game will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
 
TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
 
HU (32-11, 16-5 MEAC) enters the tourney as the No. 2 seed after sweeping rival Norfolk State in the regular season finale. Howard recorded its second 30-win season in three years.
 
This season, HU ranks among the nation's best in several offensive categories, including batting average (11^th), on-base percentage (13^th) and scoring (13^th).
 
Sophomore outfielder Maryn Jordan (San Diego) leads the country with a .476 batting average.
 
In the circle, Howard finished in the league with a 3.21 ERA, led by second-year Bison Julia Holt (Tucson, Ariz.). The Arizona product posted a MEAC-best 1.19 ERA, which ranks sixth in the nation.
 
Morgan State (30-17, 18-3 MEAC) won its four consecutive regular season crown and earned the top seed. Coppin State (CSU) secured the No. 3 seed, followed by reigning MEAC Tournament Champion North Carolina Central in the No. 4 slot.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
HU awaits the winner between No. 3 CSU and No. 6 Maryland Eastern Shore opening day (May 8).
 
Howard swept the Hawks during the regular season, 3-0, while taking two-out-of-three from the Eagles.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.