WASHINGTON (October 15, 2025) – Howard University men's soccer team returns to Greene Stadium, looking to build on momentum after earning their first conference win of the season. The Bison host Chicago State University Thursday (Oct. 16) at 7 p.m., in NEC action under the lights.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Watch the game live on NEC Front Row. Fans can also follow along with Live Stats and postgame coverage at www.hubison.com.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD (2-9-1, 1-3-0 NEC)
 
Howard is coming off its best performance of the season, a 3-0 road win at Central Connecticut State (Oct. 12) that marked its first NEC victory of the year.
 
After a scoreless first half, the Bison exploded for three goals in the final 25 minutes to take full control.
 
Junior forward Ian Campbell (Des Moines, Iowa) was the standout performer, coming off the bench to net two goals for his first collegiate brace as a Bison. Daniil Kaban (Kharkiv, Ukraine) added a goal and an assist while Naim Robinson (Detroit) chipped in a key helper.
 
In goal, Liam Keiller (Gaithersburg, Md.) earned his first shutout of the year, making three saves in a composed performance.
 
Howard will look to build on its sharp second-half attack and improved defensive organization as it returns home for the first of back-to-back conference matchups in D.C.
 
CHICAGO STATE (1-10-1, 0-4-0 NEC)
 
Chicago State enters Thursday's contest still searching for its first NEC win after falling, 2-0, to league leader Saint Francis.
 
Despite the result, the Cougars showed strong defensive effort throughout the match. Goalkeeper Aiden Hollander made four saves to keep Chicago State in the game while defenders Zephyn Brockert-Kress and Joshua Ceniceros anchored a resilient backline.
 
Midfielder Saul Silva and forward Hilary Odhiambo created chances in the final third, including two shots on frame that forced saves.
 
Though Saint Francis capitalized on a first-half penalty and added a late insurance goal, the Cougars remained competitive throughout the 90 minutes.
 
Chicago State has demonstrated flashes of promise in tight matches and will aim to convert that into points as they hit the road for Thursday's matchup.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
Howard earned a 3-0 road victory over Central Connecticut State Sunday with Campbell scoring twice and Kaban adding a goal and assist.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Howard continues its homestand with a Sunday (Oct. 19) matchup against Saint Francis at 1 p.m., at Greene Stadium. The match will be streamed live on NEC Front Row.
 
For more information, visit the official Howard Athletics website at www.hubison.com.