WASHINGTON, D.C. — Howard University women's soccer (2-7-4, 2-3-2) fell 4-0 to NEC's top-seeded FDU (9-2-4, 7-0-1) Thursday night at Greene Stadium.
Howard goalkeeper
Trinity Knox (Atlanta, Ga.) made several saves in the first half to keep FDU off the scoreboard. The visitors threatened early, but Knox stopped attempts in the second and 11th minutes. Howard created opportunities of its own, with
Adora Nwosu (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) sending a shot wide in the 17th minute before
Maya Blackston (Alexandria, Va.) and Nwosu tested the opposing goalkeeper in the 19th minute.
Knox continued to turn away FDU attempts as the half progressed, including shots in the 21st, 25th and 39th minutes. Howard entered halftime tied 0-0 after limiting the Knights' first-half opportunities to no goals.
FDU broke the deadlock at 52:44, taking a 1-0 lead. The visitors doubled their advantage at 62:59 to put Howard behind 2-0.
The Bison continued working to generate chances, but FDU added a third goal at 82:11 and scored again at 84:44 to extend the margin to 4-0.
Sinclaire Green (Ellicott City, Md.) put a shot on target in the 84th minute, but the opposing goalkeeper made the save.
Howard played the final 10 minutes with 10 players after
Asia Mickens-Perez (Upper Marlboro, Md.) received a red card at 79:35.
Knox finished with six saves across 84:45 in goal, while
Nya-Grace Young (Toronto, Canada) played the final 5:15. Howard recorded four shots, including three on goal, and earned three corner kicks. FDU finished with 17 shots, 10 on target, and four corners.
The Bison return to action Sunday, Oct. 25, traveling to face fellow NEC opponent Stonehill at 1 p.m.
For more information on Howard women's soccer visit the official Howard Athletics website
www.hubison.com.
