University of Houston Athletics
Soccer Hits the Road for First Away Series
8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
HOUSTON - After starting the season with a home win, the University of Houston Women's Soccer team will hit the road to face Incarnate Word at 5 p.m. Friday in San Antonio, Texas, before its second road match against Texas State at 1 p.m., Sunday at the Bobcats Soccer Complex in San Marcos, Texas.
THIS WEEK
Friday, Aug. 26 - at Incarnate Word (San Antonio, Texas), 5 p.m.
Live Stats
Sunday, Aug. 28 - at Texas State (San Marcos, Texas), 1 p.m.
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COUGAR BITES
Junior Hannah Dauzat was named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll after her hat trick against Texas Southern to lead the Cougars to a 3-0 season-opening victory. Her three goals tied her for second in program history in goals in a game.
Selena Peters and Margo McEntire tallied assists for the Cougars in the season opener, with Peters connecting with Dauzat on two goals in the second period. The Houston native is now tied for third in program history in assists in a game. McEntire got her first assist for the season on a link up with Dauzat for the season's first goal at the five-minute mark.
Transfer Rachel Estopare notched her first win and shutout with the Cougars in her debut for Houston. The goalkeeper had one save in the season opener.
NATIONAL STAT LEADERS
Total Goals
T5. Hannah Dauzat
Assists
T11. Selena Peters
Points Per Game
T17. Houston
OPPONENT PREVIEW
Incarnate Word (0-1)
Cougars lead the series 1-0
Last Meeting: UH won 4-0, Sept. 4, 2015
Goals for: 4, Goals Against: 0
Friday will serve as a home opener for the Cardinals, who are coming off a 4-0 road loss against North Texas.
Texas State (2-0)
Cougars lead the series 7-2
Last Meeting: Texas State won 2-0, Aug. 21, 2015
Goals for: 14, Goals Against: 11
Prior to hosting the Cougars on Sunday, the Bobcats will travel to McNeese State on Friday. Texas State is currently 2-0 with two shutouts in wins over Lamar and Prairie View A&M.
UP NEXT
Cougars will host Samford for their first meeting in program history at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4. Every Sunday at the Carl Lewis Complex is Sundae Sunday with the first 100 UH students receiving free ice cream sundaes. Sunday also serves as Elementary School Day. Group rates will be offered for those who wear their elementary school t-shirts to the game.
TICKETS
The Houston Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2016-17 athletic season. For just $80, Cougar fans can purchase one Shasta Pass, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Soccer, Women's Basketball, Volleyball and Softball home games. Single-game tickets start at $5. To purchase a Shasta Pass, CLICK HERE.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS!
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