WASHINGTON (February 5, 2026) – Howard University women's lacrosse team opens its 2026 campaign Friday (Feb. 6) crosstown at George Washington (GW). Match time is set for 1 p.m.
 
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HISTORY
 
George Washington leads the series, 5-1, with the Bison's last victory against GW coming in 2013, 22-7.
 
HOWARD
 
This season opens a new chapter for the lacrosse program with the roster pertaining plenty of new faces, including 11 freshmen. These new faces provide new chemistry, new talent and most of all new possibilities.
 
All-NEC Second Team honoree graduate attacker Sawyer Walker (Magnolia, Del.) and sophomore midfielder Leah Croom (Falmouth, Mass.), who was selected to the All-Rookie Team a year ago, spearhead the Bison attack.
 
GEORGE WASHINGTON
 
George Washington is also in the same position with a new squad, looking to prove themselves and improve on last year's 8-9 record (1-8 A-10).
 
On Jan. 30, senior defender Stella Ray was named to the conference's Preseason Team. The senior captain enters her final season as a three-time All-Conference honoree and holds slots on the league leaderboard in both ground balls and draw controls per game from last season.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Tuesday (Feb. 10), HU continues its early season road swing in Richmond, Va., against VCU. First draw is scheduled for noon.
 
For more information visit the official Howard Athletics website www.hubison.com.