WASHINGTON (October 5, 2022) – The Howard University Women's soccer team travels to Brookville, New York for Thursday's conference matchup against Long Island University (LIU) for a 1 p.m. kickoff at LIU Soccer Park.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison fans can follow all the action via our live stats or NEC Front Row.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
Thursday's game will be the first matchup since the Bison's 2-0 win over the Sharks last season.
 
HOWARD
 
The Howard Bison (0-9-1, 0-4 NEC) will be seeking their first win of the season after several close matches in the season thus far.
 
Sophomore Rachel Asare (Tampa, Fla.) has contributed a goal in the past two matches for the Bison and was recently named to the Northeastern Conference (NEC) Prime Performers.
 
LIU
 
LIU is coming into Thursday's match fresh off a 5-0 loss to Temple University, bringing their overall record to 3-7-3 (1-1-2 NEC).
 
Jaylin Counts leads the Shark attack with seven total points (three assists & two goals).
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Sunday (Oct. 2), Howard fell short in conference standoff against Sacred Heart, 5-2.
 
Asare and freshman Saliyah Brady (Carmel, Ind.) both kept Howard in the game, each scoring a goal in the loss.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On Oct. 9, the Bison will take on Central Connecticut State University at Greene Stadium for a 11 a.m. kickoff, followed by a nonconference match Monday (Oct. 10) versus South Carolina State University at 4 p.m. on Senior Night.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.