BOWIE, MD -- The Bowie State softball team will begin Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association (CIAA) play at the CIAA Round-Up hosted by Shaw University on Thursday, Mar. 20 through Saturday, Mar. 22. The three-day round-up will be played at Walnut Creek Softball Complex in Raleigh, N.C.
The Bulldogs Schedule
Thursday, Mar. 20 vs. Claflin at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 20 vs. Livingstone at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Mar. 21 vs. Fayetteville State at 2:30 p.m.
Friday, Mar. 21 vs. Winston-Salem State at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 22 vs. Johnson C. Smith at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, Mar. 22 vs. Shaw at 1:30 p.m.
Last Time Out
The Bulldogs (6-13) enter the round-up after dropping a doubleheader against Bloomsburg University on Mar. 16, 16-2 and 6-6 at BSU Softball field in Bowie, Md. During the opener, Bloomsburg built an early 9-0 lead before Bowie State's Taylor Dawkins put the Bulldogs on the board with a leadoff home run. Margaret-Malaika Weaver added a solo homer in the fifth, but Bloomsburg's offense proved too much as they secured a dominant 16-2 victory.
Bowie State battled back in the nightcap against the Huskies, led by Jayla Hill, who went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer. Weaver contributed another solo home run, tying the game at 3-3 in the fifth. However, Bloomsburg responded with three late runs to pull away for a 6-3 win.
Lindsey George and Sydney Seals took the losses for Bowie State in the circle.
Stacking Up Weekly Honors
Bowie State softball student-athletes Coreena Dunham and Mykhl Young have been named to the CIAA Softball Weekly Honors, as announced by the league office Tuesday morning. Dunham was named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week, while Young earned her second straight Rookie of the Week accolade.
Young, a native of Glen Allen, Va., has been a key contributor for the Bulldogs, making an impact both defensively and offensively. The catcher and utility player has maintained a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage, recording 34 putouts and four assists without an error this season. At the plate, Young has posted a .450 on-base percentage through seven games. She has drawn seven walks and stolen three bases, showcasing her ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities for the Bulldogs.
Hailing from Audubon, Pa., Dunham has been exceptional defensively, recording 25 putouts and 2 assists with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. The junior has not made a single error, establishing herself as one of Bowie State's most dependable defenders. Her consistency and swift reactions are crucial in neutralizing opponents, further elevating her impact on the field.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will travel to Hampton, Va., on Tuesday, March 25, for a non-conference doubleheader against Division I opponent Hampton University at 12 p.m.
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