WASHINGTON (February 5, 2026) - Howard University women's bowling team returns to the annual Mount Shootout, hosted by Mount St. Mary's University, in Mount Joy, Penn. The three-day tournament starts Friday (Feb. 6) and concludes Sunday (Feb. 8).
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On Jan. 16-18, the team played at the Northeast Classic in New Castle, Del. At the tournament's end, they placed 31^st overall with five wins.
 
Sophomore Kira Taylor (Hockley, Texas) was a bright spot during the tournament, competing in all five traditional matches while recording 820 total pinfalls.
 
TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
 
The Mount Shootout will have a Baker pinfall Friday and traditional play Saturday Feb. 7). Sunday features three Baker best-of-seven rounds.
 
The Bison last made an appearance at the shootout during the 2023-24 season. In this showing, the team placed 13^th overall.
 
The opponents the Bison will face include: Alvernia University; Bryant University; Duquesne University; FDU; Holy Family University; Kutztown University; Mercyhurst University; Molloy University; Morgan State University; Mount St. Mary's University (hosts); Niagara University; University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Wagner College.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On Feb. 21-22, HU goes to Norfolk, Va., for the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Meet No. 2, hosted by Norfolk State University.   
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.