UH Soccer Prepares for First League Road Trip
9/29/2011 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
Sept. 29, 2011
Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 - 7 p.m.
Houston Cougars (4-6-0, 1-1-0, C-USA) vs.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane (6-3-2, 0-1-1, C-USA)
H.A. Chapman Stadium (30,000) - Tulsa, Okla.
Series History: Houston leads the all-time series, 3-1-2.
Last Meeting: 9/26/10 - W, 1-0 (OT) - Houston, Texas.
Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 - 1 p.m.
Houston Cougars (4-6-0, 1-1-0 C-USA) vs.
SMU Mustangs (6-4-0, 2-0-0, C-USA)
Westcott Field (4,000) - Dallas, Texas
Series History: SMU leads the all-time series, 9-1-1.
Last Meeting: 9/24/10 - W, 1-0 - Houston, Texas
HOUSTON - The University of Houston soccer team will be hitting the road to face Tulsa at 7 p.m., Friday before heading to Dallas for a match against SMU at 1 p.m., Sunday, at Westcott Field.
On the Cougars
Houston recently won its first conference match of the season against UAB. In the contest, freshman forward Alexis Weaver scored her third goal of the season, while fellow senior defender Stephanie Derieg scored her first.
Previous Outing
The Cougars defeated UAB 2-1 in their most recent action. An early goal by Derieg put the Cougars in position to take their first conference win.
In the second minute of action, Derieg was able to drive a shot past Blazer keeper Katie Getzinger for her first goal of the year to put the Cougars up 1-0. Houston was the aggressor early, outshooting UAB 11-3 in the first frame.
In the second half, the Houston matched its output as freshman forward Alexis Weaver added a score for the Cougars in the 59th minute. Weaver freed herself up on the right wing where she set up and drove a shot just inside the left edge of the goalpost, giving the Cougars a 2-0 advantage.
UAB (3-6-0) showed signs of life when midfielder Emma Smith scored in the 65th minute. Cougar keeper Cami Koski slipped attempting a save, leaving an empty net, Smith then capitalized on the opportunity, bringing the Blazers within one.
The Cougars were able to hold UAB scoreless for the remainder of the match and went on to take the decision 2-1. Houston improved to 4-6-0 on the year following the victory. The Cougars are 1-1-0 in conference play.
Houston played well on both sides of the ball, outshooting the Blazers 21-5, while allowing only two shots on frame.
Houston vs. Tulsa
Tulsa (6-3-2, 1-1 C-USA) will be looking to rebound from a loss against No. 13 UCF on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Hurricane Soccer Stadium.
In the contest, Claire Nicholson registered her team-leading third goal of the season in the loss against the Knights. Nicholson put Tulsa on the board just two minutes into the second half, giving the Golden Hurricane an 1-0 advantage. UCF then proceeded to score two goals within ten minutes of each other to take the match, 2-1.
Defensively, Katie Bykowski (5-3-0) and Hayley Harryman (1-0) have been in goal for Tulsa. The two keepers have won the battle of goals allowed this season, as 11 goals have been scored against the Golden Hurricane, while opponents have given up 16.
Houston vs. SMU
The Mustangs (6-4-0, 2-0 C-USA) look to continue their winning streak following a big win Friday, Sept. 23, over No. 19 UCF along with a victory over Southern Miss., Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westcott Field. The Mustangs remain atop C-USA with their latest victories.
SMU central defender Kaitlyn Edison was recently named C-USA Defensive Player of the Week. Along with the conference honor, the senior has also received national recognition from both Soccer America and CollegeSoccer360.com
Offensively, Mallory Baum leads the team with three goals and two assist.
The all-time series record stands at 9-0-1, in favor of SMU. The last meeting between the two teams (Sept. 24, 2010) Houston took the decision 1-0 at Robertson Stadium.
