WASHINGTON (August 20, 2022) – Howard University women's soccer team begins its three-match road swing Sunday (Aug. 21) at Elon. Match time is slated for 2 p.m., live on FloFC.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can follow all the action via live stats and/or FloFC (PPV).
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
Sunday's showdown will be third meeting between HU and Elon with the Phoenix winning the first two bouts.
 
HOWARD
 
HU (0-1) looks to bounce back after a tough season opening loss versus Towson, 1-0.
 
Before the year, Howard was projected to finish fourth in the Northeast Conference after going 6-5-3 (5-3-2 NEC) last year.
 
Forward Melea Earley (La Mirada, Calif.) led the Bison attack a year ago, finishing with 18 points (eight goals and two assists) en route to earning second-team All-NEC honors.
 
ELON
 
Elon (1-0) secured its 10^th consecutive season-opening win Thursday (Aug. 18), posting a 3-0 shutout against American.
 
Entering the season, Elon was picked to finish sixth in the 2022 CAA Preseason Poll after going 9-6-2 (4-3-2 CAA) a year ago. Midfielder Abby Fusca and defender Katie Lowe earned preseason honorable mention All-CAA honors.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Thursday (Aug. 18), the Bison dropped its season opener against Towson, 1-0, at Greene Stadium.
 
Despite the loss, junior goalkeeper Kennedy Jones (Flossmoor, Ill.) had an outstanding performance, tallying seven saves a losing effort.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On Aug. 25, HU continues its road swing in nearby Fairfax, Va., against George Mason. Match time is set for 7 p.m., live on ESPN+.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.