WASHINGTON (September 21, 2017) – After dropping a tough match Monday at Navy, the Howard Women's Soccer team continues its road trip with two conference matchups.
 
HU starts conference play Friday at Arkansas-Pine Bluff (UAPB). Match-time is slated for 4 p.m. (ET) Sunday, Howard closes out the road swing with Grambling State (GSU). The contest is scheduled for 1 p.m. (ET)
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
HU was unable to slow down Navy's scoring attack as they lost, 6-0, at Glenn Warner Facility.
 
Collectively, nine different Bison took a shot, led by Kela Gray with two attempts.
 
Defensively, Howard recorded eight saves in the loss.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
UAPB enters Friday's match winless (0-6). Arkansas Pine-Bluff has struggled scoring all season, accumulating only two goals. Mariah Johnson, All-SWAC Preseason First Team Defender, leads the squad on the defensive end.
 
Grambling State comes in after an overtime loss versus Louisiana Tech, 3-2. The club has won more games than a year ago under new head coach Justin Wager. GSU only returned three starters from last season with 17 newcomers this year.
 
HU (1-6) looks to break a three-match skid and get back into the win column. Howard searches for another conference title under head coach Brent Leiba. Defensively, the Bison are led by conference preseason Defensive Player of the Year Kendall Hamilton and Goalkeeper of the Year Gabrielle Emilien.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Next weekend, the Bison continue league play against Mississippi Valley State and Alcorn State.
 
Friday's match can be seen on the SWAC Digital Network. Match-time is 8 p.m. (ET)
 
Sunday's contest starts 1 p.m. (ET) in Birmingham, Ala.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.