BOWIE, MD -- The Bowie State softball team (15–17, 10–0 CIAA, 4-0 North) will host the Lady Lions of Lincoln (PA) University (11-20, 6-4 CIAA, 2-2 North) on Saturday, Apr. 18, at the BSU Softball Complex in Bowie, Md. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., streaming live on HBCU Go.

When: Saturday, Apr. 18
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Series History vs. Lincoln (PA)

• Bowie State holds a 19–3 all-time record against Lincoln (Pa.), dating back to March 31, 2012.
• The Bulldogs have won three straight meetings and are 9–1 in the last 10 matchups (2019–2025).
• Bowie State dominated the most recent contest, earning an 11–3 victory on May 1, 2025 in Orangeburg, S.C.
• BSU has been especially strong on the road, posting a perfect 8–0 record at LUPA, while going 10–3 at home.
• In CIAA play, the Bulldogs hold a 17–3 advantage over the Lady Lions.
• Bowie State produced a 15-game winning streak in the series from 2014 to 2024, showcasing long-term control.

Scouting Bowie State
The Bulldogs continue to be powered offensively by Taylor Dawkins, who is hitting .450 with five home runs and 21 RBIs, establishing herself as one of the most dangerous hitters in the lineup. Mikayla Amos complements that production with a .333 average, 18 RBIs and a team-high 16 walks, providing consistency and plate discipline.

Audrey Newell anchors the middle of the order, batting .329 with 20 RBIs, while Coreena Dunham and Presleigh Braxton set the tone at the top. Dunham is hitting .294 with a team-best 13 stolen bases, and Braxton has scored a team-high 30 runs, giving Bowie State speed and pressure on the basepaths.

In the circle, Sydney Seals leads the pitching staff with a 9–5 record and 94 strikeouts in 84 innings, serving as the Bulldogs' top arm. Aaliyah Amos has added four wins and 64 strikeouts across 80 innings, giving Bowie State a dependable one-two punch, while Makayla Drakeford provides depth in relief.

Last Time Out for the Bulldogs
Bowie State split a nonconference doubleheader against Millersville, rallying for an 11–8 win in game one before falling 5–3 in game two.

In the opener, the Bulldogs showcased their offensive firepower, erupting for six runs in the sixth inning to erase a deficit. Dawkins led the charge with four hits and four RBIs, while Mikayla Amos and Makayla Drakeford each delivered key RBIs. Drakeford earned the win in the circle, allowing just one earned run over five innings.

In game two, Bowie State fell behind early after surrendering a two-run home run in the first inning and never fully recovered. Dawkins provided the highlight with a two-run homer, while Nala Bain added a solo shot in the seventh. Amos went the distance in the circle, striking out nine, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

Scouting Lincoln (PA)

• Lincoln (PA) enters the matchup with an 11–20 overall record, a 6–4 mark in CIAA play and a 2–2 record in the Northern Division.
• Ashley Stringer leads the Lady Lions offensively, batting .356 with 32 hits, two home runs, 15 RBIs and a team-high 20 stolen bases, serving as a dynamic leadoff threat.
• Jordin Cathey matches Stringer with a .356 average and leads the team with 21 RBIs, while adding six doubles and providing power in the middle of the lineup.
• Samiah Smith (.352) and Hayley Lawson (.348) give LUPA four hitters above .340, creating depth and consistency throughout the order.
• Amari Frederick contributes with a .274 average, 13 RBIs and six doubles, while Aliya Rose adds speed with 10 stolen bases.
• In the circle, Breylin Gamble leads the pitching staff with a 5–8 record and 57 strikeouts in 80 innings of work.
• Ashlynn Sherman (5.63 ERA) and Cathey (6.09 ERA) provide additional innings, but the staff has struggled to limit opposing offenses.
• As a team, Lincoln (PA) holds a 5.87 ERA while opponents are batting .323 against them, indicating vulnerability in the circle.
• The Lady Lions are hitting .292 as a team with 237 hits and 93 stolen bases, emphasizing a contact-heavy approach with aggressive baserunning.

Up Next
The Bulldogs will return to action on Tuesday, Apr. 21, as BSU travels to Buckhannon, West Virginia to battle West Virginia Wesleyan College in a non-conference doubleheader at 1 p.m. from Culpepper Field.

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