WASHINGTON (September 21, 2025) – After a hard-fought loss at home Sunday (Sept. 14), the Howard University women's soccer team (2-4-1) is ready to reset and refocus as they open Northeast Conference (NEC) play on the road. The Bison travel to New Britain, Conn., for a Sunday (Sept. 21) afternoon clash against Central Connecticut State University (0-4-2, 0-0-1 NEC). Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Bison fans can watch the match live via
NEC Front Row and follow along with real-time
live stats.
MATCHUP PREVIEW
HOWARD
Howard looks to bounce back after a narrow 2-1 loss to La Salle Sunday at Greene Stadium.
Despite trailing early, the Bison fought back with an equalizer in the 75
th minute by
Gabriella Garcia-Terrell (Centreville, Va.), assisted by
Rachel Suttle (Smyrna, Ga.).
The Bison defense limited La Salle to just three second-half shots before a late penalty kick secured the win for the Explorers.
Suttle led the offensive push with two shots on target and
Trinity Knox (Atlanta) recorded six saves in a full 90-minute performance in goal.
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE
CCSU (Central Connecticut State) opened NEC play with a high-scoring 3-3 draw against Wagner Thursday (Sept. 18).
The Blue Devils got on the board with goals from Kayla Ward, Hannah Dorney and Luci Schroeder. Ward finished with a goal and an assist to lead the attack.
Schroeder's second-half free kick gave CCSU a brief 3-2 advantage before Wagner leveled the match late. The game marked a season high in goals scored for Central, who enters Sunday still in search of their first win.
Melina Ford made one save in net for CCSU while the team recorded 16 total shots, eight of which were on frame.
LAST TIMEOUT
Howard fell, 2-1, at home to La Salle, conceding a late penalty after equalizing in the 75
th minute. Garcia-Terrell netted her first goal of the season and Knox made six stops in net.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Howard returns to Greene Stadium for its NEC home opener Thursday (Sept. 25) at 7 p.m., against Wagner College. The match will stream live on NEC Front Row.
For more information, visit the official Howard Athletics website
www.hubison.com.
