BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 18, 2019) – Sophomore midfielder Thalia Boucher (Toronto, Canada) scored a pair of goals in Howard University women's soccer victory, 3-0, over Mississippi Valley State (MVSU) at Sicard Hollow Park.
 
With the win, HU stays unbeaten in league play (7-0) with only three conference matches remaining. Additionally, the Bison earned its 10^th victory of the season, which is the fifth time under head coach Brent Leiba.
 
Howard controlled the tempo throughout, more than doubling shot attempts, 17-7.
 
At the 12-minute mark, Boucher scored her first goal off an assist from junior Aleeya Sawyer (Lincolnshire, Ill.) and put HU ahead, 1-0.
 
With halftime approaching, freshman Kaylani Lee Green (Stafford, Va.) found second-year defender Kendall Macauly (Toronto, Canada) off a breakaway to double the lead, 2-0.
 
Moments after intermission, Boucher registered her sixth goal on the season, thanks to an assist from sophomore Arianna Morgan (Oklahoma City, Okla.), 3-0.
 
Defensively, senior Alayah Hightower (Largo, Md.) and the Bison continue their dominance in league play, extending its streak to seven consecutive matches without allowing a goal.
 
For MVSU (1-11-1, 0-7 SWAC), McKenzie McCarthy recorded a match-best six saves in the loss.
 
Sunday (Oct. 20), the Bison take on Alcorn State at noon (ET)/11 a.m. (CT).
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.