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Houston Soccer Defeats No. 14 UCF in Conference Home Opener
9/16/2021 10:59:00 PM | Soccer
Cougars start conference play with a bang outscoring the Golden Knights, 1-0
HOUSTON – Houston Soccer, now 7-1-1, began its American Athletic Conference play on Thursday with a huge win over No. 14 nationally-ranked UCF (4-3-0).
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The game-winning goal was scored in the 48th minute by redshirt-senior Jazmin Grant. She was assisted by graduate student Zionah Browne who has now tallied seven assists this season. Grant has totaled two goals adding to her all-time record of six.
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The Cougars have now faced the Golden Knights 17 times since 2005. However, the Thursday night triumph is the second win against UCF in program history, as well as the second consecutive defeat following a 3-1 victory in Orlando which concluded last season for Houston.
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Redshirt-freshman goalkeeper Mikaela Gracia once again recorded a clean sheet in the net. She recorded one impressive save during an early first half on-target penalty kick. A team save was recorded immediately after with another off-target shot attempt by UCF. Her save assisted in clinching the match and denying any points on the board for the Golden Knights.
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For the first time since a 2017 defeat over then-No. 21 Cincinnati, the Cougars defeated a top-25 nationally-ranked program.
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When asked about the impressive win, Head Coach Diego Bocanegra stated, "It always feels good to win the conference opener. It feels even better when you're playing a nationally-ranked team and national powerhouse in UCF."
UP NEXT
Houston will play at home at the Carl Lewis International Complex on Sunday hosting Sam Houston State at 7 p.m.
TICKETSÂ Â
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).
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Soccer on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarSoccer, and "Like" UHCougarSoccer on Facebook.Â
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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.
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JOIN THE COUGAR RESERVESÂ Â Â Â
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). Â
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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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The game-winning goal was scored in the 48th minute by redshirt-senior Jazmin Grant. She was assisted by graduate student Zionah Browne who has now tallied seven assists this season. Grant has totaled two goals adding to her all-time record of six.
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The Cougars have now faced the Golden Knights 17 times since 2005. However, the Thursday night triumph is the second win against UCF in program history, as well as the second consecutive defeat following a 3-1 victory in Orlando which concluded last season for Houston.
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Redshirt-freshman goalkeeper Mikaela Gracia once again recorded a clean sheet in the net. She recorded one impressive save during an early first half on-target penalty kick. A team save was recorded immediately after with another off-target shot attempt by UCF. Her save assisted in clinching the match and denying any points on the board for the Golden Knights.
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For the first time since a 2017 defeat over then-No. 21 Cincinnati, the Cougars defeated a top-25 nationally-ranked program.
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When asked about the impressive win, Head Coach Diego Bocanegra stated, "It always feels good to win the conference opener. It feels even better when you're playing a nationally-ranked team and national powerhouse in UCF."
UP NEXT
Houston will play at home at the Carl Lewis International Complex on Sunday hosting Sam Houston State at 7 p.m.
TICKETSÂ Â
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).
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Soccer on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarSoccer, and "Like" UHCougarSoccer on Facebook.Â
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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.
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JOIN THE COUGAR RESERVESÂ Â Â Â
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). Â
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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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Team Stats
UCF
HOU
Goals
0
1
Shots
8
19
Shots on Goal
1
5
Saves
4
1
Corners
4
6
Fouls
6
4
Scoring Plays
Jazmin Grant (2)
Assisted By: Zionah Browne
GOAL by HOU Grant, Jazmin Assist by Browne, Zionah.
48:35
Game Leaders
Shots
8
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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