Soccer Falls Short to Howard University

The Southern University Women’s Soccer team (1-4) took a hard loss to Howard University (7-3-2) on Sunday October 9th in Baton Rouge , Louisiana. SU’s Jaguar Park was filled with a total of 69 fans as they took on HU. Howard University’s Bison controlled the game on both the offensive and defensive end . The lady jaguars managed to hold the Bison to just one point during the first half. Southern attempted 0 shots while Howard managed to attempt 10. Howard University’s Kela Gray scored the first goal of the game and her fourth goal of the season just 12 minutes into play. The Lady Bison went on a scoring spree during the second half. HU managed to put three additional points on the score board. Junior Noelle McCullom rallied for the Bison mid-way through the half. Both of her goals were scored less than 4 minutes within each other. Southern attempted 3 shots in the final half. 83 minutes into the game , Senior Carmen Suarez assisted her teammate Jaelin White for the final goal , finishing the game with a final score of (1-4) This win contributed to Howard’s four game winning streak. SU Goalie Victoria Mendes saved 8 shots attempted by the Bison. The Lady Jaguars are set to take on Alabama State University on Friday , October 14 in Baton Rouge , Louisiana.