LEXINGTON, Va. (September 20, 2017) – Howard Men's Soccer team picked up their first win of the season after knocking off Virginia Military Institute (VMI), 2-1, at Patchin Field.
 
HU outshot the Cadets, 19-2, including 11 attempts in the first half.
 
Austin Williams and Tyler Hartman each scored a goal while Victor Guirma and Andres Gomez provided assistance in both scores.
 
More than three minutes into the contest, Williams put the Bison ahead after a deflection off the defender's head and over the goalie, 1-0.
 
With the first half dwindling, VMI tied the match with a goal from Tuck Wilson, 1-1.
 
Midway through the second half, Hartman delivered the go-ahead score and secured Howard's first win of the season.
 
Defensively, Carlos Caro allowed only one goal in the victory.
 
HU concludes its three-match road swing with LIU-Brooklyn Sunday. Match time is set for 2:30 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.