WASHINGTON (August 25, 2024) – Howard University men's soccer team continues its road swing in Baltimore Monday night (Aug. 26), taking on the UMBC Retrievers in nonconference action. Match time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
 
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
Howard (0-1) seeks its first win of the season after dropping its season opener at Delaware, 3-0.
 
Bison head coach Phillip Gyau is enthusiastic about the depth and talent of this year's squad, featuring a combination of youth and experience.
 
Two-time All-NEC selection senior forward Bryson Baker (Ellicott City, Md.) led the team in goals and points scored the past two seasons (2022 & 2023) and was second during his freshman campaign (2021).
 
Gyau enters his 10th season as head coach.
 
UMBC
 
On Aug. 22, UMBC opened the new season with a tie versus ACC opponent Maryland, 1-1. Joseph Picotto tied the contest with less than four minutes remaining.
 
UMBC (0-0-1) is projected to finish fourth in the American East, led by Preseason All-Conference selections Jago Lott and Lasse Kelp.
 
Anthony Adams, who took over for UMBC's long-time head coach Pete Caringi, Jr., enters his second season at the helm after going 7-4-5 (3-1-3 American East) a year ago.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Thursday (Aug. 22), the Bison fell in its season opener at Delaware (UD), 3-0.
 
Baker led the charge with four shots.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
HU has nearly a two-week hiatus before facing George Mason in Fairfax, Va. (Sept. 7). Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
 
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