Coppin State's Vanessa Carrizosa achieved a significant milestone by pitching two complete games and nearly no-hitting Howard through 6.0 innings in game two, leading the Eagles to split a MEAC doubleheader with the Bison in Washington, D.C. The first game saw Howard win 4-3, while Coppin State took the nightcap 6-2, matching last season's win total and approaching a school record for conference victories.

By the Numbers
  • Coppin State's win total matches last season's at 16.
  • The team's 11 conference victories are two short of a school record.
  • Venessa Carrizosa became the third pitcher in school history to reach 500 innings pitched.
State of Play
  • Coppin State is now trailing Howard and Morgan State by just a single game in the MEAC standings.
  • The upcoming game for CSU against Howard on April 14 will determine their standing in the MEAC.
Bottom Line

Vanessa Carrizosa's remarkable performance led Coppin State to a crucial split in the doubleheader against Howard, positioning the Eagles close to setting a school record for conference victories and showcasing the team's potential for a strong finish in the MEAC standings.