MIDLOTHIAN, Va. (November 1, 2026) – Howard University women's bowling team opened its 2026-27 campaign with five victories at the Virginia Union Invitational (VUU), hosted by the Panthers.
 
HU finished seventh in the team standings after three days (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) of competition.
 
On Day 1 (Oct. 30), Howard played five Baker matches, going 2-3 overall. HU grabbed a 772-765 win over Wilmington (Del.) before falling to Central Missouri, 836-880, Fayetteville State, 877-879, and Holy Cross, 811-817. The squad ended opening day with an 846-683 victory over Bowie State.
 
The next day (Oct. 31), HU took part in five traditional matches, recording a 2-3 mark on Halloween. Howard defeated Virginia State, 698-697, and host VUU, 880-525, before coming up short against Felician, 774-824, Grambling State, 725-880, and Texas Southern, 778-845.
 
Junior Kira Taylor (Hockley, Texas) led the Bison in traditional play, competing in all five contests.
 
Rookie Calee Berry (Henderson, Nev.) and senior Simone Ashford (Chicago) had outstanding performances in the victory VUU, rolling 222 and 185, respectively.
 
Senior Jewel Johnson (Harrisburg, Pa.) registered a 191 in the loss to Texas Southern (TSU).
 
On the final day (Nov. 1), Howard played three Baker best-of-seven matches where they topped Florida A&M in six, 4-2, before dropping showdowns to TSU, 2-4, and Coppin State, 3-4.
 
On Nov. 6-8, HU goes to Pittsburgh for the Duquesne Invitational, hosted by the Dukes.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.