Houston Opens Road Swing in New Mexico
9/14/2017 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
HOUSTON â€" The Houston Soccer team will head west to open a four-match road trip when it visits New Mexico on Friday and New Mexico State on Sunday.
Cougar Bites
- Houston is 3-2-1 on the season after posting a 4-1 win over Southern Miss and drawing 0-0 with Lamar.
- The Cougars are unblemished at Carl Lewis Stadium and will look to pick up their first road win under head coach Diego Bocanegra.
- Hannah Dauzat leads Houston in scoring this season with seven points off of three goals and an assist.
- Rachel Estopare has played a majority of the minutes in goal for Houston, racking up 42 saves.
Balancing Act
- Seven different Cougars have scored goals this season and seven others have notched assists.
- Houston has scored over half of the total amount of goals scored last season with a large portion of the season left to play.
Awards SZN
- #HTownHustle has had players earn weekly awards twice this season and two other earn American Honor Roll accolades.
- Rachel Estopare is the most recent Cougar to earn an award after being named the American Goalkeeper of the Week for her performances against Southern Miss and Lamar.
Record Watch
- Estopare has taken over the top spot in the record book for career save percentage, posting a .831.
- The junior is also second all-time in goals against average behind volunteer assistant coach Cami Koski with 1.25 goals against.
- Senior, Selena Peters is one goal away from landing in the ninth spot on the all-time list for goals and currently sits tied for 10th overall with 11 goals.
- Madison Soileau is currently tied for eighth all-time in SOG with 1.00 shot per game.
Scouting the Lobos
- New Mexico returns to action after an eleven day hiatus. The Lobos last took the field on Sept. 4 in a 1-0 loss to Washington in overtime.
- Claire Lynch leads the Lobos in scoring with two goals this season, while four players have notched assists this season.
- Goalkeeper Emily Johnson has posted three shutouts this season, notching 14 saves.
- Houston is 0-1-0 against New Mexico, last meeting the Lobos in 2002
Scouting the Aggies
- New Mexico State is currently 4-4-1 on the season after dropping its last four matches.
- Audriana Chavez leads the Aggies in scoring with 12 points off of four goals and four assist, leading the team in both categories.
- Three goalkeepers have spent time in goal for the Aggies, led by Dmitri Fong.
- Fong has recorded four shutouts and 30 saves this season.
- Houston is 1-0-0 against New Mexico State, knocking off the Aggies last season.
Up Next
Houston will remain on the road when it opens conference play next weekend against Tulsa and Memphis.
TICKETS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2017-18 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. To purchase a Shasta Pass, click HERE. Fans that purchase a Shasta Pass will enter the game on a VIP List at the entrance to each sport facility. Please bring a Photo ID.
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