WASHINGTON (September 23, 2024) – Howard University men's soccer team continues its three-match home stand Tuesday (Sept. 24), taking on crosstown rival George Washington (GW) at Greene Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
HOWARD
Howard (0-4-1) seeks its first win of the season after a 2-2 tie against UC San Diego Saturday (Sept. 21). HU outshot the Tritons, 15-13, led by senior
Bryson Baker (Ellicott City, Md.) with four attempts.
The Bison are partaking in their second of three home games before they go back on the road.
DMV native graduate midfielder
Peter Gansallo (Bowie, Md.) scored his second goal of the year and newcomer
Angi Bacic (Lustenau, Austria) recorded his first collegiate goal.
Gyau enters his 10
th season as head coach.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
The Revolutionaries have made one addition to the roster, adding defender Zain Ibrahim halfway through the season.
From Zurich, Switzerland, Ibrahim comes to GW as a junior transfer from D-III Herkimer College, where he played in 26 matches over two seasons with one goal and six assists.
Craig Jones enters his 13th season at the helm.
The Revolutionaries are projected to finish 11
th in the Atlantic 10.
LAST TIMEOUT
Monday (Sept. 21), the Bison force a 2-2 draw against UC San Diego (UCSD).
Both squads went scoreless in the first 45 minutes of the match. After halftime, the teams picked up pace.
At the 65-minute mark, Gansallo scored his second goal of the year. This was a result of an assist from
Jackson Lewis (Alexandria, Va.) and put HU on the board first.
Bacic gave Howard a 2-1 edge until GW goal tied the contest before end of regulation.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
On Sept. 29, Howard concludes its home slate before going back on the road against Central Connecticut State in Greene Stadium. Match time is set for 3 p.m.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
