Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 Dover, Del. (Apr. 29, 2023) --- Howard scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, overcoming a one-run deficit to defeat Delaware State 4-2 in game two of a MEAC doubleheader at Nats Youth Academy Field in Washington, D.C., today. The win completed a sweep of the twin-bill for the Bison, who took the opener 3-2.
In the nightcap, the Hornets pulled ahead 2-1 when Emma Glawson smacked a two-run homer in the top of the sixth. Britney Phally singled to lead off the inning, and scored ahead of Glawson. The Bison answered with three runs in the bottom of the sixth off Hornet reliever Madelyn Edwards to open up a 4-2 lead.
Delaware State was retired in order in the top of the seventh inning to seal the game-two win for the Bison.
In the opener, Delaware State was held to five hits by three Howard pitchers.
The Bison opened the scoring in game-one with two runs in the top of the first inning.
The Hornets cut the lead in half when Uxua Lopez smacked a solo homer in the top of the second inning.
Howard added a run in the bottom of the fourth inning to stretch its lead to 3-1.
The Hornets pulled to within a run again when Sanam Shaikh singled in pinch runner Kayla Lester with one out in the top of the fifth inning.   
Delaware State still trailed 3-2 when Sydney Glisson reached base on an infield single in the top of the seventh inning, representing the potential tying run, but she was thrown attempting to steal second base.
The Hornets and Bison will wrap up the series with a single game on Sunday beginning at noon.