WASHINGTON (September 30, 2026) - Howard University women's soccer team returns to defend home turf, facing Central Connecticut State (CCSU) Thursday (Oct. 1). Match time is scheduled for 1 p.m., at Greene Stadium and live on NEC Front Row.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can follow Thursday's match through live stats and/or NEC Front Row.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
Howard currently holds a 1-5-2 overall record (1-1 NEC), last playing Wagner College (WC) in a 0-1 loss Sunday (Sept. 27).
 
In that loss, the team put up nine shots paired Wagner's seven.
 
This season, they are averaging 9.8 shots per game (38-percent shots on goal).
 
Junior Nadia Bolden (Charlotte, N.C.) leads the team in goals scored (3) and senior Asia Mickens-Perez (Upper Marlboro, Md.) follows closely two goals.
 
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE
 
Central Connecticut State enters Thursday's contest with a 4-6 overall record (2-1 NEC). The Blue Devils are coming off a 4-0 victory over Chicago State University at CCSU Soccer Field.
 
Melina Ford has recorded two shutouts and 43 saves, which has greatly boosted the Blue Devils' defense.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On Sept. 27, the team competed against WC in Staten Island, N.Y., at Hameline Field. The team lost, 0-1; however, showed great defensive ability.
 
Senior goalie Trinity Knox (Atlanta) ended the game with nine saves.
 
As a team, they ended with two corner kicks.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Following Thursday's matchup, Howard hits the road Sunday (Oct. 4) to play Delaware State University at Drass Field in Dover, Del. The match is set to begin at 5 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.