University of North Florida Athletics

Year-by-Year Statistics: Career | 2017 | 2016

2016: Made 15 appearances out of the Osprey bullpen... Logged 21.2 innings and posted a 3-0 record with a 2.91 ERA... Struck out 14 batters and allowed seven runs... In his collegiate debut, pitched 3.1 scoreless innings and struck out a season-high four batters... Earned his first collegiate win in his second appearance on Feb. 23 vs. Savannah State... Did not allow a run in his final three appearances of the season (4.2 IP)... Allowed just two extra base hits in 21.2 innings pitched...Had nine appearances in which he didn't allow an earned run.

Prior to North Florida: Played two years at Gulf Coast State College... Appeared in 37 games and threw 74 innings in two seasons... Went 4-3 and posted a 3.66 ERA in 2015.

High School: A three-year letter winner for TC Brewer at Port St. Joe... Member of two District Championship teams (2010 & 2011)... A three-time All-Big Bend selection... A two-sport athlete, playing baseball and soccer.

Personal: Full name is Matthew Austin Howze... Born on August 23, 1993 in Port St. Joe, Fla. ... Son of Michael and Susan Howze... Has one sister, Allison (19)… A Criminal Justice major.