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WASHINGTON (September 23, 2024) – The Howard University women’s basketball team unveiled its 2024-25 nonconference schedule, highlighting a former rivalry to tip-off the season and several local matchups. The announcement came Tuesday afternoon.
“We will be competing against some of our crosstown foes for bragging rights in The District and taking trips along the east coast,” said Howard women’s basketball head coach Ty Grace.
HU opens the new season at the Highest of Seven Hills (Nov. 4) when they face former Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) rival Florida A&M.
The Bison return to The Burr (Nov. 8) to host their Golden Anniversary weekend where they battle against the George Washington Revolutionaries, followed by the Rams of VCU (Nov. 10).
On Nov. 13, the Bison will head to Mount St. Mary’s (Md.) to climb The Mount in their first midweek matchup of the season. After a week to regroup, the Bison will travel to Greenville, N.C., where they will take on the Pirates of East Carolina (Nov. 20).
“We’re excited about this season’s schedule, especially with the level of competition,” said Grace.
The Bison return to hosting duties (Nov. 23) to duke it out with the New Hampshire Wildcats before getting back on the road to Williamsburg, Va., where they will face William & Mary (Nov. 29).
The team will make their way back to The Hilltop (Dec. 1) to tame crosstown opponent Georgetown before spending a weekend in the northeast at Seton Hall (Dec. 6) and Hofstra (Dec. 8).
The Bison host Army (Dec. 13) and Old Dominion (Dec. 17) in their final home games of the year.
The ladies will take a business trip to the City of Brotherly Love ahead of the holiday season where they will compete in Saint Joseph’s Hawk Classic. The Bison will face off against host school Saint Joseph’s (Dec. 20) and Northwestern or the College of Charleston (Dec. 21).
“I’m always trying to find balance with games that prepare us to compete for championships and sustain our winning culture,” shared Grace.
HU will return to The District (Dec. 29) to face American in their final away game of the year.
“I know this schedule will challenge us, both mentally and physically, but we will do what it takes to bring a championship back to Burr,” Grace added. “We have a veteran team with some key players returning, specifically All-Conference players, Kaiya Creek and Nile Miller, in addition to reigning Rookie of the Year, Tyana Walker, and 2023 MEAC Player of Year, Destiny Howell, respectively. The schedule we have in place will give us the opportunity to display our skills and talent, and gain wins against solid opponents. I’m looking forward to the season, it’s that time!”
Howard University women’s basketball has a storied history of excellence within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). Under the leadership of Coach Grace, the program has continued to compete for championships and produce elite talent, both on and off the court.
Season tickets for Howard University women’s basketball are now available. For information on purchasing tickets, contact the Howard University Athletics ticket office.
