Dan Gargan, #3, kicks the ball away from the two Howard defenders.

Last year, the Howard Bison had a record of 3-8-0. The Bison plan on improving that record as they enter their 2003 season.

Senior goalkeeper Tim Hogan of Georgetown amazed the crowd by preventing the Bison from scoring.

The Hoyas and the Bison fight over who will be able to "head" the ball.

Many fouls were committed by both college teams during the game. Here, Georgetown's Jeff Curtin prepares to take his free kick.

A Howard University player tries to anticipate where the ball will land.

Dan Pydo, a Sophomore defender for the HOyas, tries to stop a Howard forward from scoring.

As Howard forwards bring the ball up the field, the Hoyas defense scrambles to stop them.

Georgetown goalie Tim Hogan displayed excellent goalkeeping skills throughout the entire game.

GOAL!! The Georgetown Hoyas were awarded a penalty kick because of a foul from Howard. The penalty kick would result in the Hoyas' second goal of the game.

Using the moves he learned in practice, Hoya Paul Brandley tries to beat two Howard defenders.

Kwesi Graham, a senior midfielder from Howard University, dribbles the ball down the field.

Bison forward Nasir Wade tries to fight off Georgetown Hoya Jeff Curtin.

A 2003 preseason All-BIG EAST selection, Jeff Curtin collects the ball.

The game between the Bison and the Hoyas was a constant battle for the ball.