University of Houston
3-8-0, 0-1-0
USF
7-3-0, 2-1-0
Houston Falls Short in Conference Opener
10/3/2019 11:30:00 PM | Soccer
Cougars fall to Bulls in 3-1 decision
HOUSTON - The Cougars opened up conference play Thursday evening at the Carl Lewis Complex, falling to USF in a 3-1 decision.
QUOTES FROM COACH
"Mixed emotions tonight, this is about as happy as I'll ever be with a losing result and the reason for that is that we came out like a different team in the second half. I don't know if we were intimidated, I don't know if we were nervous, I don't know what it was. We gave up some soft goals and granted USF is a very good team and they played that around us. But, we decided to come out of the locker room and play with some pressure and some heart and with nothing to lose, we went for it. That was the hardest we've played all year. That's why I say I'm never happy after a loss, but I'm proud of our team in the second half." said Head Coach Diego Bocanegra.
HOW IT HAPPENEDÂ
- USF would strike first scoring early in the opening stanza, inside the ninth minute.
- The Bulls would extend their lead, scoring within the 27th minute followed closely by their final goal of the match, inside the 38th minute.
- Houston would get on the board inside the 61st minute, when Mia Brascia sends it straight to the back of the net from a free kick.
- Mia Brascia currently leads the Cougars with 22 shots, followed by Desiree Bowen recording 13 and Jazmin Grant closely behind at 11 shots on the season
- Kate Godfrey and Samantha Cude each played 45 minutes in goal for the Cougars.
- Houston tallied five shots, and two corner kicks.
- Five newcomers saw action tonight for Houston.
OTHER NOTABLES
- Houston falls to 3-8-0 on the season.
- Houston is now 1-3-0 at home this season.
- USF owns the all-time record, 7-1.
UP NEXT
Houston will continue conference play at home when it takes on UCF on Oct. 6 at the Carl Lewis Complex. The match is slated for 1 p.m.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
- Oct. 6 - Kids Day/Water Bottle Giveaway
- All fans 12 and under will receive free admission.
- First 100 fans will receive UH water bottles.
TICKETS
For just $50, Cougar fans can begin purchasing season tickets, which allow season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Soccer home games. To purchase season tickets click HERE. Additionally, fans that purchase season tickets will receive a 2019 Houston Soccer H-Town Hustle scarf (one per account, not per ticket).
STAY CONNECTED
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Team Stats
Evelyne Viens (2)
Assisted By: Aubrey Megrath , Andrea Hauksdottir
GOAL by USF Viens, Evelyne Assist by Megrath, Aubrey and Hauksdottir, Andrea.
09:35
Evelyne Viens (2)
Assisted By: Sydny Nasello
GOAL by USF Viens, Evelyne Assist by Nasello, Sydny.
27:43
Sabrina Wagner (1)
Assisted By: Evelyne Viens
GOAL by USF Wagner, Sabrina Assist by Viens, Evelyne.
38:23
Mia Brascia (1)
GOAL by HOU Brascia, Mia.
61:34
