WASHINGTON (September 2, 2023) – Howard University women's soccer team closes out its three-match homestand Sunday (Sept. 3) when they host Longwood (LU). Match time is scheduled for 1 p.m.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison fans can follow all the action via our live stats and/or NEC Front Row.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
After a week off, HU (1-2-1) seeks to get back in the win column after a heartbreaking loss to Middle Tennessee State, 1-0 (Aug. 27).
 
Offensively, the Bison have produced 10 goals, led by junior forward Melea Earley (La Mirada, Calif.) with three scores.
 
Defensively, freshman goalkeeper Trinity Knox (Atlanta) has gotten the starting nod in all four contests. The Atlanta native has played 315 minutes while racking up 20 saves so far this year.
 
LONGWOOD
 
LU (1-2-2) enters Sunday's showdown looking to get back on track after a tough 2-1 loss versus Liberty. Longwood has only accumulated two goals on the season in five contests but allowed only three total goals in the same span.
 
Peyton Curney and Emma Jones are the only Lancers to record goals this season. Defensively, Mary Kate Levush has stopped 19 shots in all five starts at the net.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On Aug. 27, the Bison suffered a last-minute loss, 1-0, to Middle Tennessee State in what was an evenly matched battle throughout 90 minutes.
 
Senior Marli Berry (Orangevale, Calif.) led the Bison offense with two shots on goal while Knox recorded four saves in the 90 minutes.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Thursday (Sept. 7), HU travels crosstown to face George Washington. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.