WASHINGTON (October 5, 2021) – Howard University men's soccer continues road play against nonconference opponent University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) at Retriever Soccer Park. Match time is set for 7 p.m.
 
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
Howard (1-6-2, 0-3 NEC) comes in looking to snap its four-match slide, including a setback against the Northeast Conference (NEC) opponent Central Connecticut State at CCSU Soccer Field, 3-0.
 
Freshman Bryson Baker (Elliott City, Md.) ranks among conference leaders in goals per match (0.57, 3^rd). Senior Duncan Dunkwu (Germantown, Md.) ties with Baker in points per match (1.14, 4^th).
 
UMBC
 
UMBC (5-5-1, 1-2 AEC) enters third in the America East Conference in shots per match (11.82) and second in goals per match (2.000). Additionally, the Retrievers rank second among conference leaders in assists (1.909).
 
Taylor Calheira sits atop the league in several categories, including shots on goal (1.82, 1^st), goals (.727, 1^st) and points (1.73, 2^nd).
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Sunday (Oct. 3), Howard loss to Central Connecticut State, 3-0. Sophomore goalkeeper Benjamin Hoesli (Bern, Switzerland) led the Bison with a pair of saves in the loss.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Sunday (Oct. 10), the Bison take on NEC opponent Long Island University. Match time is 2 p.m.
 
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