WASHINGTON (September 18, 2018) – Coach
Phillip Gyau and the Howard University Men's Soccer team look to get back on track as they close out their three-match road swing in Baltimore against UMBC. Wednesday's midweek showdown is set for 7 p.m. at Retriever Soccer Park.
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LAST TIMEOUT
Sunday (Sept. 16), the Bison found themselves in a familiar spot where they trailed at intermission, 1-0, but tied the contest moments after the break. Despite fighting back, a pair of late goals by St. Francis-Brooklyn would defeat Howard, 3-1, at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
At the 62-minute mark, Howard tied the contest with a goal from junior
Andres Gomez (Silver Spring, Md.), assisted by
Lloyd Pierre (Trinidad & Tobago), 1-0.
Junior
Carlos Caro (Silver Spring, Md.) had a match-high four saves in the loss.
MATCHUP PREVIEW
ALL-TIME SERIES
Wednesday night's showdown will be the 19
th meeting between Howard and UMBC with the Retrievers leading the all-time series, 14-2-2. UMBC has not lost in the series since 2002, going 6-0-2 in the previous eight matchups. Last year, the Retrievers defeated the Bison 3-0.
HOWARD
Howard (1-3-1) looks to overcome a slow start and get back in the win column since their opening weekend victory against Bryant, 2-1. Offensively, Gomez and senior
Victor Guirma (New Paltz, N.Y.) spearhead the Bison attack, combining for all five team goals this season. Coach Gyau's bunch has avoid a shutout in 10 of their last 11 matches dating back last season, including the final six contests to finish the 2017 campaign.
UMBC
Saturday's nonconference match for the Retrievers (4-2) will be their final tune-up before conference play begins at New Hampshire (Sept. 22). After starting 3-0, UMBC has lost two-out-of-their-last three contests (1-2), including a 2-0 defeat at Western Michigan. Despite the recent setbacks, the squad returns home where they are 3-1 at Retriever Soccer Park. Cesare Marconi leads the Retriever offense with three goals and three assists for a team-high nine points.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Howard begins a three-match home stand, starting Saturday (Sept. 22) when Robert Morris comes to town. Match time is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Greene Stadium.
Also, Saturday's promotion is Community Day where Coach Gyau and the Bison welcome members of the community to the match. Entry is FREE and all are welcome.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
