Houston Falls in Overtime to Colorado College

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The University of Houston soccer team fell just short in a 2-1 double-overtime loss to Colorado College on Sunday afternoon.

HOW IT HAPPENED

In its fourth overtime match in six outings and second overtime match in a row, the Cougars fell behind early after a goal found the back of the net for Colorado College inside the 13^th minute.
With a mere two seconds left in the opening frame, Natalie Anderson lined up for a Houston corner kick that would be headed in by a Colorado College defender. Both teams would go into the break tied 1-1.
Both teams battled back-and-forth for the remaining 45 minutes of regulation. Colorado College out shot the Cougars 14-4 in the second frame, but sound defense from Houston resulted in extra time.
Inside the 101^st minute Colorado College lined up for a corner kick, a header would find its way behind Samantha Cude and end the game.
For only the second time this season, Houston was out shot by more than three shots. The Tigers out shot the Cougars 27-10.
Amy Nguyen led Houston in shots with two, one of which was on-target.
Cude snagged a season-high nine saves, two shy from her career-best 11 and her most in a Houston uniform.

OTHER NOTABLES

Houston is now 4-5-1 overall this season and 1-5-1 on the road.
This match marks the fourth in its last six matches that the Cougars have went to extra time.
This match marks the ninth time in program history that Houston had played in back-to-back overtime contest.
Houston is 1-2-1 in overtime matches this season and 1-4-2 in overtime matches under Head Coach Diego Bocanegra.
Colorado College leads the all-time series with Houston 1-8-0
Anderson has played a part in the last two goals that Houston has posted

UP NEXT
The Cougars will return home to the Carl Lewis Complex where they will open play in the American Athletic Conference. Houston will host UConn on Sept. 20 and Temple on Sept. 23.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Sept. 20: Hispanic Heritage Night
Sept. 23: Red Out/ Kids Day - Kids 12 and under get into the game free!

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.

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.

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