Morgan State split a doubleheader against Rider with a 4-0 win in the opener and a 3-1 loss in the nightcap at Lois T. Murray Field. The Lady Bears scored four runs in the opener, highlighted by a three-run third inning, while Amber Rivas and Victoria Fletcher contributed key hits. Serena Rodriguez earned the win for Morgan State in the first game.

By the Numbers
  • Morgan State's record: 25-15
  • Rider's record: 14-24
  • Rider's Kathryn Schmiere: 6 strikeouts in Game 2
State of Play
  • Morgan State and Howard tied for first place in the MEAC standings with identical 13-2 records
  • The upcoming series against Howard will determine the regular season title and No. 1 seed in the MEAC Championship
What's Next

Morgan State will face Howard in a crucial MEAC series this weekend, with the series potentially deciding the conference title and top seed in the championship.

Bottom Line

Morgan State's split against Rider sets up a high-stakes series against Howard that could determine their position in the MEAC Championship.