Houston Falls to Lamar on the Road

Sunday, August 19

Beaumont, Texas

7:00 p.m. CT

University of Houston

0-2

Lamar

2-0

Houston

Lamar

8/19/2018 9:42:00 PM | Soccer

Box Score

Cougars drop 2-0 decision to Cardinals

BEAUMONT, Texas – Houston continued it two-match road stand, falling to Lamar in a 2-0 decision Sunday evening at the LU Soccer Complex.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Cougars put up a strong defensive effort early when senior goalkeeper Rachel Estopare picked up her first save of the match on a Lamar penalty kick.
LU would get on the board inside the 19^th minute when the Cardinals scored off a header that found its way to the back of the net.
Lamar would score again in the 82^nd minute.
Houston had its share of scoring opportunities, racking up 17 shots, including seven SOG.
Desiree Bowen led the Cougars with three shots, each of them on target.
Natalie Anderson and Lauren Flowers each recorded two shots each, three others cougars recorded one shots apiece.
Estopare played every minute in-goal for the Cougars and recorded three saves.
Houston outshot Lamar 17-12 and racked up two more corner kicks than the Cardinals

OTHER NOTABLES

Houston is now 0-2-0 on the season
The all-time series between Houston and Lamar is now 0-1-1
This is the second consecutive game that Houston has outshot its opponents

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
The Houston Soccer program is excited to celebrate 20 years of Houston soccer this season. The team unveiled a logo on June 14 that represents 20 years of Houston soccer. The logo is featured on one of the three uniforms that the Cougars will wear throughout the season.

UP NEXT
Houston will return home for its home opener on Aug. 24 against Prairie View A&M before embarking on a three-match road stand at Incarnate Word (Aug.26), California Baptist (Aug. 31) and UC Riverside (Sept. 2)

TICKETS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer season tickets for the 2018-19 athletic season. For just $25, Cougar fans can purchase one season ticket, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Soccer matches. To purchase a season ticket, click HERE. Fans that purchase a season ticket will enter the game on a VIP List at the entrance to each sport facility. Please bring a Photo ID.

FOLLOW THE COUGARS!
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