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Houston Welcomes South Florida for Conference Opener
9/14/2022 10:00:00 AM | Soccer
Conference slate kicks off Thursday evening
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Soccer program will return to action at the Carl Lewis International Complex at 7 p.m., Thursday for its first American Athletic Conference match of the season against South Florida for Hispanic Heritage Night.
Fans are invited to play a traditional Hispanic card game, Loteria throughout the evening with exclusive Houston Soccer merchandise for the winners at the conclusion of the game.
The match will be streamed on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen and Andrew Driver calling the action. Live stats will be available here.
Students will now be able to claim two tickets at no cost to all home soccer matches. Students can claim their tickets by presenting their student IDs at the gate.
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.
HISTORY WITH THE BULLS
· In the last meeting against South Florida, Houston earned a 1-1 draw in double overtime (Sept. 30, 2021) at Corbett Stadium in Tampa, Fla., with forward Zionah Browne scoring the lone goal for the Cougars, assisted by midfielder Madison Gear.
· The Bulls lead the series, 12-4-1.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
· Houston is in its first season under Head Coach Jaime Frias.
· The Cougars are 3-3-1 on the season.
· In its last match, Houston defeated Houston Baptist in a 3-1 decision on Sunday evening with goals from midfielder Caitlyn Matthews and forwards Janna Singleton and Nadia Kamassah.
SCOUTING THE BULLS
· South Florida is in its 16th season under Head Coach Denise Schlite-Brown
· The Bulls are 3-4 on the season.
· In its last match, South Florida fell in a 2-0 decision against Georgia on Sunday afternoon in Athens, Ga.
· South Florida is the defending 2021 American Athletic Conference Regular Season Champions.
· The Bulls made its fifth straight First Round appearance at the 2021 NCAA Championships.
UP NEXT
The Cougars continue American Athletic Conference action on the road against East Carolina at 6 p.m., CT Thursday, Sept. 22.
The match will be streamed on ESPN+ with live stats available here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023.
Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the COUGAR RESERVES
Fans are invited to join the Cougar Reserves to support Houston Soccer. Cougar Reserves members provide financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond the program's operating budget.
For more information about levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSoccer or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarsoccer.
Fans are invited to play a traditional Hispanic card game, Loteria throughout the evening with exclusive Houston Soccer merchandise for the winners at the conclusion of the game.
The match will be streamed on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen and Andrew Driver calling the action. Live stats will be available here.
Students will now be able to claim two tickets at no cost to all home soccer matches. Students can claim their tickets by presenting their student IDs at the gate.
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.
HISTORY WITH THE BULLS
· In the last meeting against South Florida, Houston earned a 1-1 draw in double overtime (Sept. 30, 2021) at Corbett Stadium in Tampa, Fla., with forward Zionah Browne scoring the lone goal for the Cougars, assisted by midfielder Madison Gear.
· The Bulls lead the series, 12-4-1.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
· Houston is in its first season under Head Coach Jaime Frias.
· The Cougars are 3-3-1 on the season.
· In its last match, Houston defeated Houston Baptist in a 3-1 decision on Sunday evening with goals from midfielder Caitlyn Matthews and forwards Janna Singleton and Nadia Kamassah.
SCOUTING THE BULLS
· South Florida is in its 16th season under Head Coach Denise Schlite-Brown
· The Bulls are 3-4 on the season.
· In its last match, South Florida fell in a 2-0 decision against Georgia on Sunday afternoon in Athens, Ga.
· South Florida is the defending 2021 American Athletic Conference Regular Season Champions.
· The Bulls made its fifth straight First Round appearance at the 2021 NCAA Championships.
UP NEXT
The Cougars continue American Athletic Conference action on the road against East Carolina at 6 p.m., CT Thursday, Sept. 22.
The match will be streamed on ESPN+ with live stats available here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023.
Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the COUGAR RESERVES
Fans are invited to join the Cougar Reserves to support Houston Soccer. Cougar Reserves members provide financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond the program's operating budget.
For more information about levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSoccer or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarsoccer.
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