WASHINGTON (April 14, 2026) – The Howard University softball team travels to face Big Ten opponent Maryland in College Park, Md. The matchup is scheduled for Wednesday (April 15) at 6 p.m.
 
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
HU extended its win streak to 12 games while earning its 13^th straight conference series victory, dating back to April 2024, at Morgan State (April 11-12). Additionally, the Bison secured their fifth consecutive 20-win season.
 
This season, Howard ranks among the nation leaders in total stolen bases (17^th) and stolen bases per game (6^th).
 
In the circle, senior pitcher Julia Holt (Tucson, Ariz.) continues to be among the top relievers with four total saves, which ranks ninth nationally.
 
MARYLAND
 
Maryland (14-26) enters the matchup following a weekend series against No. 18 Oregon (April 11-12) in College Park. The Terps fell in the finale, 8-2, finishing the series with five hits.
 
Mariah Penta led Maryland, offensively, recording a three-hit performance, including a two-RBI single to account for both runs.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On April 11, Howard kept its momentum going in MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) play with a doubleheader sweep over Morgan State (MSU) in Baltimore, winning game one 10-2 (six innings) before securing a 5-2 victory in the nightcap.
 
HU (21-13) was led by senior Maryn Jordan (San Diego), who combined for seven RBIs across both games, including a four-RBI performance in game one and a 3-for-4 outing in game two.
 
The next day (April 12), Howard rolled past rival MSU, 8-0 (f/5), Sunday afternoon.
 
Juniors Cheyenne Castille (Eastvale, Calif.) and Makyia Taylor (Temecula, Calif.) led the Bison attack with two hits apiece.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Howard returns home to Nationals Youth Academy for a three-game MEAC series against Coppin State. The series begins Saturday (April 18) with a doubleheader at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., followed by the finale Sunday (April 19) at noon, featuring the Strikeout Cancer game.
 
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