Softball | 4/18/2026 8:56:18 PM

NORFOLK, Va., April 18, 2026 — The Howard University women's softball team clinched the 2026 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Regular Season Championship this afternoon with a doubleheader sweep of Coppin State, earning victories of 8-0 and 10-5. 

The title marks the Bison’s second consecutive MEAC regular season crown. With the wins, Howard improved to 16–1 in conference play and 23–14 overall. 

Howard has been dominant at home, compiling a 7–1 home record behind the strong play of Maryn Jordan, Amirah Lenon, and Aiko Conaway, who have been key contributors to the Bison’s regular season success. 

The Bison will begin their pursuit of back-to-back MEAC Tournament championships on May 6. For more information on tournament schedules and matchups, visit MEACSports.com. 

About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference   
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is in its 55th year of intercollegiate competition with the 2025-26 academic school year. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State University. 

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