Lady Bears Sweep UMES In Doubleheader

Morgan State softball team earns first three-game series sweep of the season

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:40am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting the dynamic action of a softball game, with sharp geometric shapes in navy, gold, and crimson red capturing the energy and intensity of the competition.Morgan State's softball team celebrates their first three-game series sweep of the season, showcasing the program's growing momentum and competitiveness within the MEAC conference.Dover Today

The Morgan State softball team earned a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) doubleheader sweep of Maryland Eastern Shore on Sunday, winning the first game 9-1 in six innings and the second game 7-2. It was the first three-game series sweep this season for Morgan State, which has now won three consecutive multi-game series.

Why it matters

The doubleheader sweep extends Morgan State's recent winning streak and marks an important milestone for the team, as they have now earned their first three-game series sweep of the season. This performance showcases the team's growing momentum and competitiveness within the MEAC conference.

The details

In the first game, Morgan State recorded 14 hits and scored 9 runs, while holding UMES to 4 hits and 1 run. The Lady Bears jumped out to an early 4-0 lead and never looked back, adding runs in the third, fourth, and sixth innings. In the second game, Morgan State's bats remained hot as they tallied 11 hits and 7 runs, overcoming an early 2-0 deficit to the Hawks. The Lady Bears took the lead for good with a run in the fourth inning and added 4 more in the fifth to complete the sweep.

  • The doubleheader took place on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • Morgan State's next games will be a MEAC doubleheader at Delaware State University on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11 am.

The players

Morgan State Softball Team

The Morgan State softball team, also known as the Lady Bears, is the NCAA Division I softball program representing Morgan State University, a historically black university in Baltimore, Maryland.

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks

The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks are the NCAA Division I athletic teams of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a historically black university located in Princess Anne, Maryland.

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What’s next

Morgan State will travel to Dover, Delaware to take on Delaware State University in a MEAC doubleheader on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11 am. The Lady Bears and Hornets will conclude their series with a single game on Saturday at 11 am.

The takeaway

The Lady Bears' doubleheader sweep of UMES showcases the team's growing momentum and competitiveness within the MEAC conference, as they have now earned their first three-game series sweep of the season. This performance sets the stage for their upcoming matchup against Delaware State, as Morgan State looks to continue their winning ways and solidify their position in the conference standings.