WASHINGTON (April 17, 2025) – The Howard University softball team takes on Morgan State (MSU) in a crucial MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) three-game series in D.C., beginning Friday (April 18) with doubleheader at 2:30 p.m., followed by a seven-inning contest Saturday (April 19) at 12:30 p.m. on Senior Day.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can follow all the action via live stats and/or HSRN Radio. Saturday's showdown will be on ESPN+.
 
WEEKEND PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
HU (20-17, 14-1 MEAC) looks to extend its win streak while remaining atop of the conference standings.
 
Freshman Lauryn Jones (Denton, Texas) earned her third MEAC Rookie of the Week honor after going 4-for-7 with three runs, three stolen bases and two RBIs in Howard's sweep over Coppin State (CSU). Currently, she leads the league with 24 runs scored.
 
MORGAN STATE
 
MSU (13-23, 9-6 MEAC) faced Norfolk State University (April 12-13), falling to the Spartans, 3-0.
 
As of today, Morgan State holds the No. 3 spot with only six conference games remaining.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On April 13-14, Howard completed a season sweep versus CSU.
 
Graduate pitcher Ameenah Ballenger (Lansdown, Pa.) tossed a five-inning no-hitter with six strikeouts in the series finale while adding an RBI at the plate.
 
Fellow classmate Bri Martinez (Albuquerque, N.M.) went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs in the same game and contributed an RBI single in the opener to spark Howard's offense all weekend.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On April 26-27, Howard faces Norfolk State (NSU) in a MEAC three-games series in Norfolk, Va. Saturday (April 26), HU takes on NSU in a doubleheader at 1 p.m., followed by a seven-inning contest Sunday (April 27) at noon.
 
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