WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Howard University women's basketball announced its 2018-19 non-conference schedule today. The non-conference slate features 13 regular season games. Four of those games will take place in Burr Gymnasium.
"I'm really excited about this upcoming season. We are returning our entire roster with the addition of two talented freshmen (Krislyn Marsh and Gia Thorpe), so I'm happy to say we're going into the season more experienced than last year," said head coach Tiesha "Ty" Grace.
The Bison open the season away at La Salle on Nov. 6 in Philadelphia, PA before bringing the competition home on Nov. 9 when they host New Jersey Institute of Technology. Howard will meet William & Mary on Nov. 12 in Williamsburg, VA. The Bison face Siena in Burr (Nov. 19) before traveling to Fairleigh Dickinson (Nov. 25) to wrap up November road games. The last home game of the month will take place on Nov. 28 against area rival George Mason University.
"Every year we're looking to be competitive during the non-conference season with the intent that it will ultimately get us ready for the MEAC. I think this schedule allows us to do so, by playing the likes of William and Mary, George Mason and Mercer, who all are coming off 20-win seasons last year. My players also get an opportunity to play teams from high level conferences such as the ACC and AAC."
December begins with four road games (Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 13, Dec. 15) before the Bison welcome Mercer on Dec. 18. Howard closes their non-conference schedule on the road against University of Cincinnati (Dec. 21) and University of North Carolina (Dec. 28).
"North Carolina and Cincinnati will be tough matchups, but we will be up for the challenge. Myself, team, and staff look forward to every game. We are ready to compete and embrace any challenge this season. This team is ready. Their time is now!" exclaimed Grace.
Howard ended last season 12-18 overall and 8-8 in the MEAC.
Howard ended last season 12-18 overall and 8-8 in the MEAC.
The full schedule of women's basketball non-conference games can be viewed by visiting the HUBison website. Dates for Howard's MEAC contests will be announced at a later date.
About Howard University Athletics
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 19 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent six conferences: the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA), Sun Belt Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Conference. Visit www.hubison.com to learn more.
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