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Houston Knocks Off Second Top 15-Ranked Opponent of Season
10/7/2021 9:46:00 PM | Soccer
Cougars defeat Mustangs in Dallas for first time in program history
HOUSTON – Houston Soccer (10-2-2, 2-0-1 AAC) traveled to Dallas to face SMU (7-2-1, 1-1-1 AAC) on Thursday for the third away match of the most recent string of road tests. The Cougars defeated the No. 15-ranked Mustangs 1-0 at the Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium for the first time in program history.
This season has been the season of many firsts for the Cougars. So far Houston has defeated two top 15-ranked opponents, UCF and SMU, and has won the most games in a season thus far.
In addition to program firsts, redshirt senior Mia Brascia saw a first of her own scoring the game-winning point and her first goal of the 2021 season. She now has recorded eight goals in her five seasons with the Cougars.
Houston was able to hold the Mustangs scoreless for 90 minutes of play while out-shooting SMU 11-3. The Cougar defense did its job by keeping the ball away from goalkeeper Mikaela Gracia who only saw three total saves in comparison to SMU's seven.
In program history, Houston has faced SMU 19 times holding a 1-15-2 record up until this point. The Cougars now hold two total wins against the Mustangs with the first resulting in a 1-0 SMU defeat in Houston in 2010. Tonight's victory is the first time Houston has been able to overcome SMU on the road in Dallas bringing its 2021 away record to 3-2-1.
UP NEXT
Houston will be back at home Sunday where it will host ECU at the Carl Lewis International Complex for a Noon kickoff.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase single-game tickets by clicking here, or by visiting the ticket office. Mobile tickets can also be purchased at game time at the ticket booth located at Schroeder Park (baseball), adjacent to the Carl Lewis International Complex. For more information on how to purchase tickets, call (713) Go-Coogs (713-462-6647).
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Soccer on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarSoccer, and "Like" UHCougarSoccer on Facebook.
COUGAR PRIDE ATHLETIC FUND MOBILE TOUR
Cougar Pride members are welcome to enjoy food, fellowship and family fun prior to every home soccer match at the Cougar Pride Mobile Tour: Women's Soccer Tailgate. Located at the main gate to the Carl Lewis International Complex, the tailgate is the exclusive hospitality home of the Cougar Pride membership.
JOIN THE COUGAR RESERVES
Fans can help support the Houston Soccer program by joining the Cougar Reserves. To find out more information about the Cougar Reserves Club, click here or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH (713-742-4684).
FOLLOW THE COUGARS!
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics).
This season has been the season of many firsts for the Cougars. So far Houston has defeated two top 15-ranked opponents, UCF and SMU, and has won the most games in a season thus far.
In addition to program firsts, redshirt senior Mia Brascia saw a first of her own scoring the game-winning point and her first goal of the 2021 season. She now has recorded eight goals in her five seasons with the Cougars.
Houston was able to hold the Mustangs scoreless for 90 minutes of play while out-shooting SMU 11-3. The Cougar defense did its job by keeping the ball away from goalkeeper Mikaela Gracia who only saw three total saves in comparison to SMU's seven.
In program history, Houston has faced SMU 19 times holding a 1-15-2 record up until this point. The Cougars now hold two total wins against the Mustangs with the first resulting in a 1-0 SMU defeat in Houston in 2010. Tonight's victory is the first time Houston has been able to overcome SMU on the road in Dallas bringing its 2021 away record to 3-2-1.
UP NEXT
Houston will be back at home Sunday where it will host ECU at the Carl Lewis International Complex for a Noon kickoff.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase single-game tickets by clicking here, or by visiting the ticket office. Mobile tickets can also be purchased at game time at the ticket booth located at Schroeder Park (baseball), adjacent to the Carl Lewis International Complex. For more information on how to purchase tickets, call (713) Go-Coogs (713-462-6647).
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Soccer on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarSoccer, and "Like" UHCougarSoccer on Facebook.
COUGAR PRIDE ATHLETIC FUND MOBILE TOUR
Cougar Pride members are welcome to enjoy food, fellowship and family fun prior to every home soccer match at the Cougar Pride Mobile Tour: Women's Soccer Tailgate. Located at the main gate to the Carl Lewis International Complex, the tailgate is the exclusive hospitality home of the Cougar Pride membership.
JOIN THE COUGAR RESERVES
Fans can help support the Houston Soccer program by joining the Cougar Reserves. To find out more information about the Cougar Reserves Club, click here or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH (713-742-4684).
FOLLOW THE COUGARS!
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics).
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