WASHINGTON (April 25, 2025) – The Howard University softball team takes on Norfolk State (NSU) in a MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) three-game series in Norfolk, Va., beginning Saturday (April 26) with doubleheader at 1 p.m., followed by a seven-inning contest Sunday (April 27) at noon.
 
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WEEKEND PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
HU (23-17, 17-1 MEAC) looks to extend its win streak while clinching the MEAC regular season title and No. 1 seed in the conference tournament.
 
Monday (April 21), Howard earned MEAC honors with graduate Ameenah Ballenger being named Co-Pitcher of the Week after a five-inning no-hitter and newcomer Lauryn Jones (Denton, Texas) claiming Rookie of the Week for batting .500 with five runs and an inside-the-park homer. Senior Kenna Higa (Honolulu) received honorable mention, also hitting .500 with four RBIs and two homers.
 
NORFOLK STATE
 
NSU (21-18, 14-4 MEAC) faced UNC Wednesday (April 23), falling to the Tar Heels, 12-1.
 
As of today, Norfolk State holds the No. 2 spot entering this weekend's showdown with HU.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On April 18-19, Howard completed a season sweep versus Morgan State, 3-0.
 
Higa led the offense with two home runs and multiple doubles while senior Alyssa Vasquez (Eastvale, Calif.) had a walk-off triple.
 
Senior Lealani Ricks (Madera, Calif.) hit a grand slam and Jones added her first career homer in a strong weekend at the plate.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On April 29, Howard faces Maryland in College Park, Md., at 6 p.m.
 
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