18–3 MEAC. Lost 2 straight
Last win: beat South Carolina State 11–2 on Sat, May 9
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When did Howard softball last win?
Howard last won on Saturday, May 9, 2026, beating South Carolina State Bulldogs 11–2 in Norfolk. That was 163 days ago.
Howard last lost on Saturday, May 16, 2026, falling to Marshall 4–2. That was 156 days ago.
Howard is 28–19 (18–3 MEAC) and 1st in the MEAC. The full schedule, every result and each game's box score are below.
The longer waits
NoneNCAA Tournament wins since 2015Counting every NCAA Tournament game since the 2015 season.
163days since it last won its conference tournamentThe MEAC Tournament final, May 9, 2026
NoneNCAA titles since 1982Counting every NCAA champion since the first tournament in 1982.
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Howard Bison schedule and results Week Date Opponent Result 1 Fri, Feb 6 
W 6–3 1 Fri, Feb 6 
L 4–6 1 Sat, Feb 7 W 12–10 1 Sat, Feb 7 W 3–2 1 Sun, Feb 8 
L 3–7 2 Fri, Feb 13 
W 11–1 2 Fri, Feb 13 
L 5–8 2 Sat, Feb 14 
W 7–4 2 Sat, Feb 14 vs North Carolina A&T State W 4–2 2 Sun, Feb 15 
Canceled 3 Fri, Feb 20 
L 0–4 3 Sat, Feb 21 L 3–6 3 Sat, Feb 21 
L 0–6 3 Sun, Feb 22 L 0–5 3 Sun, Feb 22 
L 0–1 4 Fri, Feb 27 
L 2–11 4 Fri, Feb 27 
L 1–4 4 Sat, Feb 28 L 6–7 4 Sat, Feb 28 
L 0–9 4 Sun, Mar 1 W 5–4 5 Sat, Mar 7 
Canceled 5 Sat, Mar 7 
Canceled 5 Sun, Mar 8 
Canceled 5 Sun, Mar 8 Canceled 6 Sat, Mar 14 
W 4–1 6 Sat, Mar 14 W 4–1 6 Sun, Mar 15 L 3–8 7 Sat, Mar 21 
W 7–0 7 Sat, Mar 21 W 10–1 7 Sun, Mar 22 W 9–4 8 Sat, Mar 28 
W 6–0 8 Sat, Mar 28 W 14–5 8 Sun, Mar 29 W 8–3 9 Fri, Apr 3 
W 11–0 9 Fri, Apr 3 W 11–3 9 Sat, Apr 4 W 16–5 10 Sat, Apr 11 
W 10–2 10 Sat, Apr 11 W 5–2 10 Sun, Apr 12 W 8–0 11 Wed, Apr 15 
L 0–6 11 Sat, Apr 18 
W 8–0 11 Sat, Apr 18 W 10–0 11 Sun, Apr 19 W 7–3 12 Wed, Apr 22 
L 1–4 12 Sat, Apr 25 
W 8–0 12 Sat, Apr 25 L 2–3 12 Sun, Apr 26 L 2–8 14 Wed, May 6 W 11–2 14 Fri, May 8 W 13–4 14 Sat, May 9 W 11–2 Postseason Post Fri, May 15 
L 1–10 Post Sat, May 16 L 2–4
Howard right now
Howard lost to Marshall 2–4 on Sat, May 16 in the NCAA Tournament, Durham Regional, Elimination Game and now stands at 28–19 (18–3 MEAC), 1st in the MEAC. Howard's last win came 163 days ago against South Carolina State, with 2 straight losses since.
Every other time Howard last won
- When did Howard last win at home?
- May 9, 2026, 11–2 against South Carolina State (163 days ago)
- When did Howard last win on the road?
- April 12, 2026, 8–0 against Morgan State (190 days ago)
- When did Howard last beat a ranked team?
- Not since at least 2022.
- When did Howard last win an NCAA Tournament game?
- Not since at least the 2015 season.
- When did Howard last win its conference tournament?
- The MEAC Tournament, May 9, 2026 (163 days ago)
- When did Howard last win a national title?
- Never. NCAA champions are counted from the first tournament, in 1982.
- When did Howard last beat Coppin State?
- April 19, 2026, 7–3 against Coppin State (183 days ago)
- When did Howard last beat Delaware State?
- March 22, 2026, 9–4 against Delaware State (211 days ago)
- When did Howard last beat Maryland Eastern Shore?
- March 14, 2026, 4–1 against Maryland Eastern Shore (219 days ago)
- When did Howard last beat Morgan State?
- May 6, 2026, 11–2 against Morgan State (166 days ago)
- When did Howard last beat Norfolk State?
- April 25, 2026, 8–0 against Norfolk State (177 days ago)
- When did Howard last beat North Carolina Central?
- April 4, 2026, 16–5 against North Carolina Central (198 days ago)
- When did Howard last beat South Carolina State?
- May 9, 2026, 11–2 against South Carolina State (163 days ago)
- What is Howard's current streak?
- Lost 2 straight
- What is Howard's longest losing streak since 2022?
- 9 games, ending February 28, 2026
When did Howard last lose?
- When did Howard last lose?
- May 16, 2026, 4–2 loss to Marshall (156 days ago)
- When did Howard last lose at home?
- April 26, 2026, 8–2 loss to Norfolk State (176 days ago)
- When did Howard last lose on the road?
- May 15, 2026, 10–1 loss to Duke (157 days ago)
- When was Howard last shut out?
- April 15, 2026, 6–0 loss to Maryland (187 days ago)
- When did Howard last score 10 or more runs?
- May 9, 2026, 11–2 win over South Carolina State (163 days ago)
- When did Howard last lose to Coppin State?
- May 8, 2024, 6–4 loss to Coppin State (894 days ago)
- When did Howard last lose to Maryland Eastern Shore?
- March 15, 2026, 8–3 loss to Maryland Eastern Shore (218 days ago)
- When did Howard last lose to Morgan State?
- April 21, 2024, 2–1 loss to Morgan State (911 days ago)
- When did Howard last lose to Norfolk State?
- April 26, 2026, 8–2 loss to Norfolk State (176 days ago)
- When did Howard last lose to North Carolina Central?
- March 16, 2024, 3–1 loss to North Carolina Central (947 days ago)
- When did Howard last lose to South Carolina State?
- March 23, 2025, 5–1 loss to South Carolina State (575 days ago)
Common questions
How many days since Howard softball last won?
As of October 19, 2026, it has been 163 days since Howard last won. Howard beat South Carolina State 11–2 on May 9, 2026.
What is Howard's record this season?
Howard is 28–19, 18–3 in MEAC play, and 1st in the MEAC. Lost 2 straight.
Has Howard won a game this season?
Yes. Howard has won 28 games this season and is 28–19.
What was the last game Howard played?
Howard lost to Marshall 4–2 on May 16, 2026.
Did Howard win its last game?
No. Howard lost to Marshall 4–2 on May 16, 2026.
What is Howard's record right now?
Howard is 28–19, 1st in the MEAC.
What conference is Howard in?
Howard plays in the MEAC, with Coppin State, Delaware State, Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State, Norfolk State, North Carolina Central and South Carolina State.
Against the conference
Since 2022, Howard is 93–28 against the rest of the MEAC as it stands today, across 121 meetings with 7 different opponents.
Howard's best record is against Delaware State (15–0), and Norfolk State has given it the most trouble (12–6).
| Opponent | Record | Win rate |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State head to head | 15–4 | 79% |
| Morgan State head to head | 13–6 | 68% |
| Coppin State head to head | 12–6 | 67% |
| Norfolk State head to head | 12–6 | 67% |
| Maryland Eastern Shore head to head | 14–3 | 82% |
| Delaware State head to head | 15–0 | 100% |
| North Carolina Central head to head | 12–3 | 80% |
Drought history
Regular season results for Howard Bison from 2022 through 2026, conference tournaments included, a combined record of 142–100.
- Longest losing streak since 2022: 9 straight games, from February 20, 2026 to February 28, 2026.
- Longest stretch between wins: 285 days, ending with a win over Drexel on February 7, 2025.
- The current drought stands at 163 days, 122 short of that mark.
| Season | Record |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 28–17 |
| 2025 | 31–21 |
| 2024 | 32–14 |
| 2023 | 20–26 |
| 2022 | 31–22 |
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Also in the MEAC: Coppin State, Delaware State, Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State, Norfolk State, North Carolina Central, South Carolina State.