A native of Augusta, Georgia, Howard put on an offensive showcase this week after posting a .462 batting average (6-of-13) with two grand slams, three doubles, nine runs batted in, and five runs scored. He also contributed a staggering 1.154 slugging percentage and .588 on-base percentage, as the Trojans went a perfect 4-0 overall.
On Tuesday, Howard tied an NCAA record after launching two grand slams against Georgia College, the 24th player in Division II history to accomplish the feat in a single game. He finished the game 2-for-3 with eight runs batted in, three runs scored, and two walks in a 14-3 win in the midweek. Over the weekend, Howard finished 4-for-10 at the plate in the series with Emmanuel behind three doubles, two runs scored, two walks and a stolen base. The Trojans swept the series behind a pair of walk-off victories to climb atop the Conference Carolinas standings.