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Photo by: Jim Hilton
Cougars, Tigers Earn 2-2 Draw
9/29/2022 10:00:00 PM | Soccer
Houston set to face UTSA on Sunday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Houston Soccer program picked up a 2-2 draw against American Athletic Conference foe Memphis on Thursday evening at the Billy J. Murphy Soccer/Track & Field Complex.
Houston (4-4-2, 1-1-1 American) got the ball rolling in the 11th minute of action when midfielder Caitlyn Matthews found the back of the net following a corner kick, assisted by defender Emma Clarke.
The Cougars increased the lead in the 62nd minute when forward Nadia Kamassah scored her second goal of the season, assisted by defender Alex Whitcraft and midfielder Samantha Wiehe.
Memphis (4-3-4, 0-0-3 American) found its way on to the board in the 85th minute with Mya Jones scoring off a corner kick cutting Houston's lead down to 2-1.
The Tigers continued to battle and sealed the 2-2 draw in the 88th minute of play off a goal from Jocelyn Alonzo.
Earning her 11th start of the season, goalkeeper Haley Woodward picked up seven saves in the match. Memphis outshot Houston 23-3 with all three shots for the Cougars being on goal.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will return to the Carl Lewis International Complex and take a pause from American action to face UTSA at 2 p.m., Sunday for HISD Day.
All kids (12 and under) will receive free admission with their youth jerseys and are invited to check out the kids' zone before the match. After the conclusion of the match, select Houston Soccer student-athletes will be available for an autograph signing.
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 (462-6647).
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JOIN the COUGAR RESERVES
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Houston (4-4-2, 1-1-1 American) got the ball rolling in the 11th minute of action when midfielder Caitlyn Matthews found the back of the net following a corner kick, assisted by defender Emma Clarke.
The Cougars increased the lead in the 62nd minute when forward Nadia Kamassah scored her second goal of the season, assisted by defender Alex Whitcraft and midfielder Samantha Wiehe.
Memphis (4-3-4, 0-0-3 American) found its way on to the board in the 85th minute with Mya Jones scoring off a corner kick cutting Houston's lead down to 2-1.
The Tigers continued to battle and sealed the 2-2 draw in the 88th minute of play off a goal from Jocelyn Alonzo.
Earning her 11th start of the season, goalkeeper Haley Woodward picked up seven saves in the match. Memphis outshot Houston 23-3 with all three shots for the Cougars being on goal.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will return to the Carl Lewis International Complex and take a pause from American action to face UTSA at 2 p.m., Sunday for HISD Day.
All kids (12 and under) will receive free admission with their youth jerseys and are invited to check out the kids' zone before the match. After the conclusion of the match, select Houston Soccer student-athletes will be available for an autograph signing.
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 (462-6647).
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.
Team Stats
UH
UM
Goals
2
2
Shots
3
23
Shots on Goal
3
9
Saves
7
1
Corners
3
17
Fouls
7
6
Scoring Plays
Caitlyn Matthews (2)
Assisted By: Emma Clarke , Cordelia Cross
GOAL by UH Matthews, Caitlyn Assist by Clarke, Emma and Cross, Cordelia.
10:01
Nadia Kamassah (3)
Assisted By: Alex Whitcraft , Samantha Wiehe
GOAL by UH Kamassah, Nadia Assist by Whitcraft, Alex and Wiehe, Samantha.
61:19
Mya Jones (4)
Assisted By: Jocelyn Alonzo
GOAL by UM Jones, Mya Assist by Alonzo, Jocelyn.
84:32
Jocelyn Alonzo (2)
GOAL by UM Alonzo, Jocelyn.
87:05
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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