WASHINGTON (October 11, 2023) – Howard University women's soccer team closes out its brief two-match road swing in Teaneck, N.J., against FDU Thursday (Oct. 12). Match time is slated for 7 p.m.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can follow all the action via live stats and/or NEC Front Row.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
HU (9-3-2, 4-1-1 NEC) is seeking its first 10-win season since 2019 (14-4).
 
Currently, Howard leads the Northeast Conference in goals per match (2.64). Junior forward Melea Earley (La Mirada, Calif.) and senior midfielder Nyla Allen (Elmont, N.Y.) spearhead the Bison attack, combining for 15 goals on the season.
 
Howard holds the No. 3 spot in the conference standings with four league matches remaining.
 
FDU
 
FDU (4-10, 4-2 NEC) enters Thursday's clash on a three-match win streak. During that period, the Knights have outscored their opponents, 8-0.
 
Naemi Hausen and Ana Salas leads the squad with nine points apiece. Goalie Marie Jakobsen spearheads the backline, recording 64 total saves in 14 appearances (13 starts).
 
Currently, the Knights sit in fourth place, one point behind Howard.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Sunday (Oct. 8), HU picked up its fourth road win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Sacred Heart.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On Oct. 15, Howard returns to The District to face LIU. Match time is slated for 1 p.m., at Greene Stadium.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.