Howard Women’s Soccer Dominates the Pine Bluff Golden Lions in 3-0 Win

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PHOTO BY Yusuf Abdullah

WASHINGTON, D.C.  --  Howard University women's soccer (4-6-1 overall, 2-1-1 SWAC)  shut out the University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1-4-1 overall, 1-1-1 SWAC) on Sunday afternoon in Greene Stadium. The Bison shut out the Lions, 3-0.

Victoria Thornton put the Bison on the board at the 21 minute mark. In addition to the goal, Thornton totaled three shots and one shot on goal.

Kenya Saunders followed with another goal five minutes later increasing the score to 2-0. Hollie Cartwright was on the assist.

With less than 10 minutes left in the first half, Howard gained an additional point due to an own goal by UAPB.

Aleeya Sawyer tallied four shots with two shots on goal. Kendall Macauly had one shot and one shot on goal. Bayley Carmichael had one shot and one shot on goal.

The Bison outshot the Golden Lions, 16-6. Additionally, Howard had eight corner kicks to the Lions' one. The fouls were high in the game. HU had 14 fouls. UAPB had 13 fouls. The saves were fairly even with HU having six to UAPB's five. Goalkeeper Alayah Hightower played all 90 minutes of the game with no goals allowed.

The Bison will have six road contests ahead before returning to Greene Stadium on Oct. 28 to face Washington Adventist on Senior Night. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.\

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