Howard's Jordan, South Carolina State's Sanders, and Norfolk State's Morris Claim MEAC Softball Weekly Honors

Three stellar performers from across the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference earned recognition this week as the league announced its latest softball honors on Monday, March 23, 2026, from Norfolk, Virginia.

Howard University senior Maryn Jordan captured MEAC Softball Player of the Week honors, highlighting another impressive performance for the Bison. Jordan's recognition marks a significant achievement for the veteran player as Howard continues its conference campaign.

Meanwhile, South Carolina State's Lanasia Sanders earned her place in the spotlight by claiming Rookie of the Week honors. The freshman standout's performance demonstrates the promising future ahead for the Lady Bulldogs' softball program as Sanders continues to make her mark at the collegiate level.

Rounding out this week's honorees, Norfolk State's Maddy Morris was recognized as Pitcher of the Week for her work in the circle for the Spartans.

MEAC Weekly Softball Honors

The complete list of award winners includes:

• Player of the Week: Maryn Jordan, Senior, Howard University
• Rookie of the Week: Lanasia Sanders, South Carolina State University
• Pitcher of the Week: Maddy Morris, Norfolk State University

These weekly honors reflect the competitive nature of MEAC softball as the conference season progresses. With talent distributed across multiple programs, the race for conference supremacy promises to remain tight throughout the remainder of the season.

The recognition of athletes from three different institutions underscores the balanced competition within the conference and highlights the quality of softball being played at HBCUs across the MEAC. As these programs continue their campaigns, performances like those turned in by Jordan, Sanders, and Morris will prove crucial to their teams' championship aspirations.

Originally reported by MEAC Sports.