WASHINGTON (October 18, 2026) — Howard University women's soccer (2-6-4, 2-2-2 NEC) battled LIU (3-9-2, 3-3-1 NEC) to a 3-3 draw Sunday at LIU Soccer Park in Brookville, New York.
The result marked Howard's fourth tie of the season and second in conference play while serving as the first draw in the all-time series after the Bison entered the match with a 5-0 record against the Sharks.
The teams traded early chances before LIU broke through in the 28
th minute, then added a second goal less than a minute later to take a 2-0 lead.
Howard responded in the 32
nd minute when
Asia Mickens-Perez (Upper Marlboro, Md.) found the back of the net off an assist from
Imani Kissi (Dublin, Ohio), cutting the deficit to one, 2-1.
The Bison continued to create opportunities before halftime, including attempts from
Nadia Bolden (Charlotte, N.C.) and
Maya Blackston (Alexandria, Va.), but entered the break trailing.
Howard evened the board early in the second half when Bolden converted a penalty kick in the 52
nd minute, 2-2.
The Bison took the lead in the 63
rd minute when Mickens-Perez set up
Sinclaire Green (Ellicott City, Md.) for a goal that put Howard ahead, 3-2.
HU continued to press with Bolden adding another attempt and the Bison creating chances as the half progressed.
LIU found the equalizer in the 80
th minute, bringing the score to 3-3.
Howard continued to seek the tiebreaker in the closing minutes when
Ameila Horton (New Albany, Ohio) struck the woodwork in the 83
rd minute.
Mickens-Perez finished with one goal and one assist while Bolden added a goal and Green scored once. Kissi recorded two assists.
Goalkeeper
Trinity Knox (Atlanta) played all 90 minutes and made eight saves.
HU totaled 17 shots, including 10 on goal, and four corner kicks.
LIU finished with 22 shots, 11 on goal and six corners.
Howard returns home Thursday, Oct. 22, to host FDU at 7 p.m.
For more information on Howard women's soccer, visit the official Howard Athletics website
www.hubison.com.
