WASHINGTON (April 17, 2026) - Howard University women's tennis team faces Johns Hopkins in its regular season finale Saturday (April 18) in Baltimore. Match time is slated for 4 p.m.
 
The last time the teams met was in 2023, which resulted in a 5-2 victory for Howard.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On April 13, the team competed against Morgan State at the Southeast Tennis & Learning Center (STLC) in D.C., they fell, 5-2, but clinched one doubles win and two individual wins.
 
Senior Selah Stibbins (Minneapolis) and freshman Franchesca Brown (Atlanta) won their respective singles matches.
 
Fellow freshman Camille Hall (Bowie, Md.), alongside junior Imani Jean (Brooklyn, N.Y.), won their doubles match against Morgan State's Lauren Hall and Marta Serra-Carles.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
This match could boost Howard's momentum going into next week's MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Tournament (April 23-25).
 
Brown leads the Bison with a 10-5 singles mark, serving in the No. 2 slot. Currently, the Atlanta native is riding a four-match win streak.
 
JOHNS HOPKINS
 
The Blue Jays are coming into the match after a tough road loss at No. 11 Emory, 4-3.
 
Sahana Madala holds a 7-1 record in singles competition, competing primarily in the No. 5 position. Currently, she is on a five-match win streak.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
The MEAC Championships start Thursday (April 23) in Cary, N.C., and competition concludes Saturday (April 25). The Bison will match up against the South Carolina State Bulldogs for their first match Thursday (April 23) at 11 a.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.