BOWIE, MD — The Bowie State softball team opens its 2026 campaign this weekend, traveling to Covington, Ga., for the third annual HBCU Softball Invitational from Friday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, Feb. 15.
The tournament will feature HBCU programs from multiple conferences, including the CIAA, SIAC, SWAC, and MEAC.
When: Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15
Where: Covington, Ga. (Tyger River Park)
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The Bulldogs Schedule
Friday, Feb. 13 vs. Florida A&M at 12:15 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 vs. North Carolina A&T State at 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 vs. Alcorn State at 12:15 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 vs. Claflin at 4:15 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15 vs. Fort Valley State at 2:15 p.m.
Quick Hits
- Head Coach Ed Powell enters his sixth season leading the Bulldogs after winning his third consecutive Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championship in 2025 and earning CIAA Softball Coach of the Year honors.
- Powell guided Bowie State to a 27-20 overall record and a perfect 15-0 mark in the CIAA, securing a conference championship and NCAA tournament appearance.
- The Bulldogs return 16 players from last season's championship squad, including senior Coreena Dunham, a 2025 First-Team All-CIAA and All-Atlantic Region selection. Four other all-conference players are back: Taylor Dawkins (2026 Preseason All-CIAA), Mikayla Amos, Mykhl Young, and Ja'chelle Mosley.
- Seven freshmen join the program, eager to make an immediate impact.
- BSU was selected to finish first in the 2026 CIAA Preseason Poll.
Next Up
After the HBCU Invitational, the Bulldogs travel to West Virginia for the Sue Morris Complex Classic, hosted by Glenville State University, from Saturday, Feb. 21, to Sunday, Feb. 22.
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