The Howard University softball team is set to face North Carolina Central (NCCU) in a critical three-game series starting April 3 in Cary, North Carolina. Howard enters the matchup with a strong record in MEAC play, seeking to build on a recent sweep of South Carolina State. Junior catcher Makyia Taylor has been a standout player, earning Player of the Week honors after leading her team with impressive stats in the last series.

By the Numbers
  • Howard's record: 15-13 overall, 8-1 in MEAC play.
  • Makyia Taylor averages 2.7 RBIs per game, ranking seventh nationally.
  • NCCU record: 7-26 overall, 5-4 in MEAC play.
Yes, But

NCCU shows resilience with Izabella Chavez leading their batting at .328, posing a potential challenge for Howard's pitching staff.

State of Play
  • Howard recently swept South Carolina State with strong pitching performances, particularly from Aiko Conaway.
  • NCCU recently split games against Norfolk State and lost the series finale, indicating inconsistency.
What's Next

After the series against NCCU, Howard will face Morgan State for another three-game MEAC series beginning April 11, which may further impact their conference standing.

Bottom Line

Howard aims to capitalize on its momentum and maintain its position atop the MEAC standings, while NCCU will need to find consistent scoring to be competitive in the series.