WASHINGTON (April 10, 2026) – Howard University women's lacrosse team returns home for a three-match homestand Saturday (April 11) against Mercyhurst (1-10, 1-5 NEC). The opening draw is set for noon at Greene Stadium.
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
HOWARD
Howard returns home after a tough road loss at New Haven (UNH) Wednesday (April 8), 11-9.
Offensively,
Leah Croom (Falmouth, Mass.) leads the Lady Bison in scoring with 23 goals this season, including four scores at UNH.
Sawyer Walker (Rehoboth Beach, Del.) is closely behind with 22 goals while leading the NEC in draw controls, averaging 9.08 per game.
MERCYHURST
Mercyhurst looks to bounce back after dropping its midweek NEC contest at FDU,13–6.
Whiteley Easton (Honeoye Falls, N.Y.) recorded three draw controls, two goals and an assist while Katie Napier (Lancaster, N.Y.) also scored a goal in the matchup.
LAST TIMEOUT
Howard (3-10, 2-4 NEC) fell at New Haven, 11-9, despite using a second-half surge to shave a five-goal halftime deficit.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
The Bison will stay home to face NEC opponent Wagner College at Greene Stadium Saturday (April 18) at noon.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
