WASHINGTON (October 18, 2023) – Howard University men's soccer team secured its first win of the season, scoring a pair of late goals in the victory over VMI, 2-1, at Greene Stadium.
 
HU controlled majority of the tempo, outshooting the Keydets, 14-10.
 
VMI (4-11) grabbed the upper hand early with a goal from Rider Holcomb, assisted by Woongchan Oh, 1-0.
 
Despite the halftime deficit, HU refused to go away.
 
At the 69-minute, sophomore Roman Stallings (Tyrone, Ga.) tied the contest, thanks to an assist by senior Nathan Leggett (Apex, N.C.), 1-1.
 
Two minutes later (71'), Leggett was foul inside the box where he capitalized on the penalty kick, 2-1.

Senior goalie Benjamin Hoesli (Bern, Switzerland) racked up seven saves in the victory.
 
Sunday (Oct. 22), HU resume league play with Le Moyne College on Alumni Day. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
 
During the contest, the men's soccer program will pay tribute to former All-American and fallen Bison Bancroft Gordon.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.