Late Goal Stuns Cougars in Overtime Loss

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A late goal was not enough for Houston in a 2-1 loss to California Baptist in overtime at the Lancer Soccer Field Friday evening.

HOW IT HAPPENED

California Baptist got out to an early advantage, scoring inside the 23^rd minute.
The 1-0 advantage by the Lancers would hold until the 89^th frame when Mia Brascia lined up for a free kick. Following the kick, Jazmin Grant would scramble through traffic for her second goal of the season and the tying goal to send the game into overtime.
At the 96 minute mark CBU would score on a ball kicked from the right side and finishing on the far right post.
Amy Nguyen, Desiree Bowen and Jazmin Grant each recorded two shots. Both Nguyen and Grant recorded two SOG.
Rachel Estopare recorded a season-high six saves.

OTHER NOTABLES

This is the third overtime match under Head Coach Diego Bocanegra.
Houston falls to 2-3-0 on the season.
Houston is 1-3 on the road this season.
Jazmin Grant now has two goals this season in only 112 minutes.
California Baptist leads the all-time series 1-0-0

UP NEXT
Houston will return to action on Sunday, Sept. 2 against UC Riverside. Match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Central Time.

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.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Sept. 7: Alumni Day/Pups at the Pitch
Sept. 9: The Houston Soccer team is proud to announce its partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America – Texas Galveston. During its Sept. 9 match against McNeese State the Houston Soccer team will be holding a silent auction featuring special guest Olympic Medalist and World Cup Champion Shannon Boxx. All proceeds will benefit the Lupus Foundation of America – Texas Galveston.

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.

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Jazmin Grant

Amy Nguyen

Desiree Bowen

Olivia Lee

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Desiree Bowen

Mia Brascia

Rachel Estopare

Jazmin Grant

Amy Nguyen

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Desiree Bowen

Mia Brascia

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Jazmin Grant

Amy Nguyen

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