WASHINGTON (November 3, 2017) – Coach Phillip Gyau and the Howard University Men's Soccer team conclude its regular season versus the Hartwick College Hawks on Senior Day. Match time is set for 2 p.m. at Greene Stadium.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
Hartwick (7-8-1, 2-2 SBC) looks to snap its two-match skid before tournament play. Jamie O'Grady spearheads the Hawks' attack, scoring 13 goals on the season. Hamish Ritchie has produced seven points while manufacturing a team-high five assists.
 
Currently, HU (1-14-2, 0-3-1 SBC) sits at the bottom of the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) standings. With a victory, the Bison could finish as high as fifth entering the tournament next week. Juniors Joel Cunningham, reigning SBC Defensive Player of the Week, and Victor Guirma spearhead the Bison attack, each with a team-leading four points.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Wednesday, the Bison dropped a heartbreaker to Coastal Carolina (CCU), 2-1, at Greene Stadium.
 
Howard took 11 shots, led by Javauni Garwood and JB Bien-Aime each taking two.
 
In the final minute, Coastal Carolina's Miguel Gutierrez delivered a header into his own goal and forced overtime, 1-1.
 
More than three minutes into overtime, CCU's Romario Piggott scored the game winner to down HU, 2-1.
 
THEME
 
Saturday's theme is Senior Day where Howard will honor five seniors for their dedication and service to HU Athletics: Kyle Celestine; Jonathan Chang; Nigel Grant; Isaac Mbappe; and Austin Williams.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
HU goes to Conway, S.C. for the Sun Belt Conference Tournament (Nov. 9-12). The four-day event will take place at Coastal Carolina Soccer Stadium. All matches will be televised on ESPN3.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.