The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks softball team faced a challenging start to their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference schedule, falling in both games of a doubleheader against Howard University.
The Hawks were unable to secure a victory in either contest as they opened MEAC competition, with Howard taking both ends of the twin bill.
UMES will need to regroup quickly as they move forward in conference play, looking to turn things around after the disappointing start to their MEAC slate.
The losses mark the beginning of what the Hawks hope will be a competitive conference season despite the early setback against Howard.
