WASHINGTON, D.C. (www.howard-bison.com) – The Howard University women's soccer team ventures to New Jersey to battle the Broncs of Rider University on Friday, Aug. 24 at 5:00 p.m. in Lawrenceville, N.J., on the Ben Cohen Field.

Rider "Broncs"

• The Rider University women's soccer team concluded the 2011 season with a record of 9-6-4, while finishing up 2-4-2 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• RU is currently 1-0 after defeating NJIT on Sunday, Aug. 19 in Lawrenceville, N.J.

Up Next

• Monday, Aug. 27 vs. Longwood (7:00 p.m.)
• Friday, Aug. 31 at Robert Morris (7:00 p.m.)

Last Time on the Field

WASHINGTON, D.C. (www.howard-bison.com) - The Howard University women's soccer team attained its first goal of the season on Wednesday, Aug. 22 in an evening contest against Loyola (Md.).

Senior Cynthia Snyder put HU on the board in the first half, following Loyola's goal within in the first five minutes of play. Snyder attained her goal off a stolen ball from the Loyola offense.

After Loyola's goal in the first half, the Lady Bison defense held Loyola scoreless through double overtime.

The mighty blue and white returns to action on Friday, Aug. 24 to take on Rider University in Lawrence, N.J., The contest is slated for 5:00 p.m.

For more information on Howard Women's Soccer, visit the official website at www.howard-bison.com.

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