EASTON, Mass. (October 25, 2026) — Howard University women's soccer (2-8-4, 2-4-2 NEC) fell to Stonehill (6-6-4, 6-2-0 NEC), 2-0, Sunday at Skyhawk Field.
Howard created several scoring opportunities in the opening half, outshooting Stonehill, 10-3, while keeping the match scoreless through 45 minutes. Goalkeeper
Trinity Knox (Atlanta) made two saves in the first half to help the Bison withstand the hosts' early pressure.
Imani Kissi (Dublin, Ohio) tested Stonehill's goalkeeper in the 15
th minute, but the attempt was saved.
Ameila Horton (New Albany, Ohio) and
Sinclaire Green (Ellicott City, Md.) followed with opportunities while Green continued to threaten with multiple shots. Kissi and Green each recorded additional attempts as Howard looked to break through before halftime.
Alauna Rutland (Fairfax, Va.) also put a shot on target in the 44
th minute, but Stonehill's goalkeeper made the stop to preserve the scoreless tie.
Stonehill broke the deadlock at 55:40, taking a 1-0 lead. The hosts added another goal at 58:14 to double their advantage and put Howard in a two-goal deficit.
Knox continued to hold the fort in goal as Stonehill increased its attacking pressure, making several second-half saves to keep the score from widening.
The Bison looked to respond with Green and
Adora Nwosu (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) putting shots toward goal in the 70
th minute. Kissi, Nwosu and
Nadia Bolden (Charlotte, N.C.) continued to pursue scoring opportunities late in the match, but Howard could not find the back of the net.
Howard finished with 16 shots, including five on goal, while Stonehill recorded 19 shots and 10 on target. Green led HU with five shots, followed by Kissi (four shots) and Nwosu (three shots).
Knox made seven saves for the Bison.
Howard returns home Sunday, Nov. 1, to host Chicago State. Match time at 11 a.m.
For more information on Howard women's soccer, visit the official Howard Athletics website
www.hubison.com.
