Howard hit a surge in the following inning, pulling away in the bottom of the third. Jones crossed the plate for the second time of the day when she beat the throw by sliding under the catcher’s glove, 3-1. Senior Alyssa Vasquez (Downey, Calif.) made her way home on the next play when the first baseman bobbled the ball, dropping the out and allowing another Bison on base, 4-1. Howard posted one final run before closing the third to widen the gap, 5-1.
After another two scoreless innings, Howard broke the stalemate in the sixth when junior Maryn Jordan (San Diego) made her way around the diamond from first base, thanks to a deep hit to left field by Higa, 6-1.
Howard finished with nine hits and a .760 OPS.
Graduate Ameenah Ballenger (Lansdown, Pa.) was named Tournament Most Outstanding Player after recording her 12th win of the season while Tori Tyson was selected Most Outstanding Coach.
Joining them in MEAC All-Tournament recognition was senior Mia Gonzales (Atwater, Calif.).
Sunday (May 11), the Bison will find out where their journey continues during the NCAA selection show, live on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET.
NCAA Regionals takes place May 16-18.
