WASHINGTON (August 16, 2025) – Howard University women's soccer team returns to action this weekend at the inaugural HBCU Soccer Invitational, facing Hampton University Sunday (Aug. 17) at 3 p.m. The match will take place at Audi Field (100 Potomac Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20024).
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
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LAST TIMEOUT
 
HOWARD
 
Howard opened its 2025 season Thursday night (Aug. 14) with a 2-0 loss to the University of North Florida (UNF) at Greene Stadium.
 
Reigning NEC Goalkeeper of the Year Trinity Knox (Atlanta) made her first save less than five minutes into the match and finished with seven saves in 90 minutes.
 
The Bison defense held off early pressure, including a blocked shot in the 14^th minute, but UNF eventually broke through with a goal in the 17^th minute.
 
Offensively, Gabriella Garcia-Terrell (Centreville, Va.), the 2024 NEC Rookie of the Year, led the Bison with three shots (one on goal) while Jaileen De Freitas (Miramar, Fla.) also contributed with a first-half attempt.
 
Six different Bison recorded shots, but the team was unable to convert despite several promising sequences.
 
UNF added a second goal in the second half to seal the result.
 
HAMPTON
 
Hampton enters Sunday's matchup with several key returners from last season, including top scorers Ellen Van Caenegem (3 goals, 1 assist) and Nylah Jennings (2 goals, 2 assists).
 
Defensively, Keri Geter and Evan-Nichole Whitaker anchor the backline while Avery John, who started 10 matches in goal with a .709 save percentage, returns between the posts.
 
The Pirates look to build on last season's core and bring a balanced attack and experienced defense into the HBCU Invitational.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Howard returns to action Sunday, August 24, traveling to Huntsville, Ala., to take on Alabama A&M. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.