After the University of Maryland Eastern Shore defeated NC Central in a three-game series sweep, freshman Skylar Skinner was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week on Monday, as announced by the MEAC office. The weekly honor marks Skinner's second of the season.

Against NC Central, Skinner tallied five hits, four runs scored, one triple, one home run and two stolen bases.

"Skylar is a true freshman impact player both offensively and defensively, who is having a great campaign this year and putting the conference on notice for what is to come for the future of the Hawks program," said Head Coach Aaron Robinson.

Fellow Hawks Paris Richards and Clarke Calvin were also recognized for their standout performances in the series, with Richards tossing a complete game and Calvin recording a home run, two doubles and four RBI.

The Hawks will visit Lincoln (Pa.) on Wednesday, April 22, and close the 2026 regular season hosting Delaware State on April 25-26.

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MEAC SOFTBALL WEEKLY HONORS
Howard senior Maryn Jordan has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Softball Player of the Week.  Maryland Eastern Shore's Skylar Skinner earned Rookie of the Week honors. Norfolk State's Maddy Morris was recognized as the Pitcher of the Week.   

Jordan (Sr, OF, San Diego, Calif.) delivered a dominant weekend at the plate, hitting .750 with six runs scored, four RBIs, and three walks while helping power Howard to multiple wins and securing the Bison's second consecutive regular season championship. 

Skinner (Fr., INF, Flossmoor, Ill.) went 5-for-9 with five RBIs, one home run, and one triple in the Hawks' three-game sweep over NC Central. 

Morris (Jr., P/INF, Hampton, Va.) went 2–0 with a 1.17 ERA over 12 innings, tossing two complete games while allowing just six hits and two earned runs and striking out 10 batters. 
 
Other Top Performers   
Janis Sutton (HOW) hit .500 over the weekend with a 1.167 OPS, scoring three runs, driving in one RBI, and drawing two walks for the Bison. 
Kendal Daniels (NCCU) recorded a .222 batting average across the week for the Eagles. 
Clarke Calvin (UMES) went 4-for-8 with one home run, two doubles, and four RBIs for the Hawks. 
Nia Lewis (MSU) batted .600 on the week, tallying three hits, two runs, a walk, and a stolen base in the series against Norfolk State. 
Aniyah Michalak (NSU) hit .375 with five RBIs against Morgan State. 
Hannah McGonigle (NCCU) recorded her first collegiate home run against UMES.  
Aiko Conaway (HOW) pitched a no-hitter with four strikeouts against Coppin State. 
Paris Richards (UMES) posted a 3.11 ERA with a 1–0 record over nine innings, including a complete game against NC Central, while also driving in two RBIs. 
Serena Rodriguez (MSU) went 1–1 with a 4.50 ERA across three appearances, striking out nine batters in 9.1 innings.