WASHINGTON (September 23, 2023) – Howard University men's soccer team opens Northeast Conference (NEC) play with conference favorite Fairleigh Dickinson (FDU) Sunday (Sept. 24). Match time is scheduled for 5 p.m.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can follow all the action via live stats and/or NEC Front Row.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
HU (0-4-1, 0-0, NEC) looks to get into the win column after tying last week at George Washington, 0-0, Tuesday (Sept. 19).
 
After missing the first three contests, junior forward Bryson Baker (Ellicott City, Md.) returned to the lineup and has given the Bison a boost offensively.
 
Defensively, senior goalie Benjamin Hoesli (Bern, Switzerland) has started the last four matches, producing 23 saves.
 
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
 
FDU (3-2-2, 0-0 NEC) enters Sunday's matchup dropping a 5-1 contest at No. 17 Pitt Monday (Sept. 18). Before the season, Fairleigh Dickinson was unanimously projected to win the NEC title.
 
Tony Gomez leads the Knights with five total points (two goals & one assist). Defensively, Spencer King has started all seven contests while racking up 35 total saves.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On Sept. 19, the Bison tied with crosstown rival George Washington (GW) in a midweek nonconference showdown.
 
Hoesli kept GW off the board, deflecting four shots in the stalemate.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
On Sept. 27, Howard's road swing continues with a nonconference matchup at Big Ten opponent Penn State. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m., on Big Ten +.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.