CONWAY, S.C. – A first half goal by Kyle Celestine was all that was needed as No. 5 seed Howard defeated No. 4 seed Hartwick in the opening round of the Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Championship Friday afternoon at Coastal Carolina Soccer Stadium.
Celestine’s goal came after a save by Hartwick keeper Lenny Wilson, but the ball ricocheted to Celestine’s feet and he converted from pointblank range. Isaac Mbappe was credited with an assist on the goal that came late in the first half.
Howard only managed six total shots, but four of which were on goal.