WASHINGTON (October 17, 2017) – After consecutive double overtime victories, Coach
Brent Leiba and the Howard University Women's Soccer team continues its home stretch with their final nonconference match against Yale. Wednesday's contest starts 7 p.m. at Greene Stadium.
MATCHUP PREVIEW
Wednesday night's matchup will be the first meeting between Yale and HU.
Yale (8-3-2) has already surpassed its overall win total from a year ago while seeking its first 10-win season since 2009. Michelle Alozie is tied for second in the Ivy-League with 19 points and tied for fourth with seven goals.
HU (7-8) is playing the third of five straight home matches to close out the regular season. Howard has won five of its last six contests, including a 2-1 double OT victory over Jackson State. Senior
Kela Gray leads the team with five goals and 13 points. Fellow classmate
Noelle McCullom has three goals while goalkeeper
Gabrielle Emilien has started all 15 matches for the Bison.
LAST TIMEOUT
Over the weekend, HU picked up two double overtime wins over conference foes Southern and Jackson State.
Friday, junior
Makela Davidson delivered the game-winner for Howard while McCullom sealed the deal for HU Sunday.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
HU finishes the regular season with a pair of home contests.
Friday, the Bison host Texas Southern in a battle of top-tier SWAC squads. Match time is scheduled for 5 p.m.
Sunday, Howard concludes the regular season with Prairie View A&M on Senior Day. The action begins 1 p.m.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
