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Men's Soccer Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information

Men’s Soccer Squares Off Against No. 4 Duke Tuesday Night

Bison meet another ACC perennial powerhouse in North Carolina

WASHINGTON (October 3, 2022) – Howard University men's soccer team squares off against No. 4 Duke Tuesday Night in Durham, N.C. Match time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Koskinen Stadium.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can follow all the action on ACC Network and/or live stats.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
Tuesday's clash will be the third meeting between HU and Duke with both squads splitting the first two showdowns.
 
HOWARD
 
HU (2-6) is seeking its first road win of the season after defeating conference opponent Central Connecticut State (CCSU), 2-1.
 
Sophomore Bryson Baker (Ellicott City, Md.) leads the Bison attack with three goals, followed by newly crowned Northeast Conference (NEC) Rookie of the Week Nigel McCloud (Fayetteville, Ga.) with a pair of goals.
 
In the net, freshman goalkeeper JR Gawel (St. Mary's, Md.) has 46 saves on the season.
 
DUKE
 
No. 4 Duke (7-0-2) rolls into Tuesday's contest with a big win over No. 1 Wake Forest, 3-2, at Spry Stadium.
 
Junior midfielder Nick Pariano sets up the Blue Devils attack, tying for first in the ACC with total assists (6). Shakur Mohammed leads the team in total points (12).
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Sunday (Oct. 2), Howard grabbed its first NEC win of the season, knocking off CCSU, 2-1, at Greene Stadium.
 
McCloud and junior Mason Christian (Fulton, Md.) each scored a goal while Tar Heel native Nathan Leggett (Apex) had a pair of assists in the victory.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On Oct. 9, HU resumes league play versus LIU. Match time is set for 2 p.m. at Greene Stadium.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.
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Players Mentioned

Bryson Baker

#11 Bryson Baker

F
6' 1"
Sophomore
Nathan Leggett

#7 Nathan Leggett

F
5' 11"
Junior
Mason Christian

#10 Mason Christian

F
6' 2"
Junior
JR Gawel

#1 JR Gawel

GK
5' 11"
Freshman
Nigel McCloud

#14 Nigel McCloud

D
5' 10"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Bryson Baker

#11 Bryson Baker

6' 1"
Sophomore
F
Nathan Leggett

#7 Nathan Leggett

5' 11"
Junior
F
Mason Christian

#10 Mason Christian

6' 2"
Junior
F
JR Gawel

#1 JR Gawel

5' 11"
Freshman
GK
Nigel McCloud

#14 Nigel McCloud

5' 10"
Freshman
D