Soccer Welcomes RV Texas for Go Pink for the Cure Match on Sunday

HOUSTON – The University of Houston Soccer program will return to action at the Carl Lewis International Complex at 2 p.m., Sunday, for its Go Pink for the Cure match against rv Texas.

Following a 2-2 draw against #21 TCU on Thursday, the Cougars look to pick up a victory against the Longhorns to move up in the Big 12 Conference standings for a spot at the 2023 Sprouts Farmers Market Big 12 Conference Championship.

The game will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen, Alex Parra and Alexx Holmes calling the action. Live stats will be available here.

GO PINK FOR THE CURE
The first 100 fans in attendance will receive a free pink Houston Soccer t-shirt while supplies last.

A minimum $10 donation to Susan G. Komen will grant fans a complimentary ticket for the game against Texas on Sunday. To claim a ticket, please present donation confirmation at the box office or the main entrance at the Carl Lewis International Complex on the day of the event.

Fans can donate by clicking here.

ABOUT THE COUGARS

Houston is in its second season under Head Coach Jaime Frias.
The Cougars are 8-6-2 on the season and 2-5-1 in conference play.
Freshman midfielder Aryanna Jimison scored two goals in the University of Houston Soccer program's 2-2 draw against #21 TCU at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium on Thursday evening.
Sophomore forward Cameryn Maddox leads Houston with seven goals, followed by Jimison with five.
Midfielders Caitlyn Matthews and Juliet Moore lead the team with five assists each.

SCOUTING rv Texas

Texas is in its 12^th season under Head Coach Angela Kelly.
The Longhorns are 10-4-2 on the season and 4-3-1 in conference play.
Texas is receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
Midfielder Lexi Missimo leads Texas with 17 goals and 16 assists.
In its last match, Texas fell in a 2-0 decision against Oklahoma on Thursday in Norman, Okla.
The Longhorns were named the 2022 Big 12 Conference Regular Season Champions after posting a 7-0-2 conference record.
Texas reached the 2023 NCAA Second Round.

HISTORY WITH THE LONGHORNS

Texas leads the all-time series, 5-1-0.
In the last meeting against Texas, the Longhorns picked up a 3-0 victory at the Carl Lewis International Complex (Aug. 22, 2011).
The Cougars earned their last victory against the Longhorns on Sept. 3, 2000, as Houston defeated Texas in a 3-2 OT victory in Austin, Texas.

UP NEXT
The Cougars will close out the 2023 regular season against Baylor at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23, for Halloween at the Pitch at the Carl Lewis International Season

The top-10 teams will advance to the 2023 Sprouts Farmers Market Big 12 Soccer Championship at the Round Rock Multipurpose Center in Round Rock, Texas.

The first round will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, with quarterfinals taking place Monday, Oct. 30. Semifinals will occur Thursday, Nov. 1, with the final match scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4.

TICKETS
Current University of Houston students may claim one ticket at no cost to all home soccer matches. Students can claim their tickets by presenting their valid UH student IDs at the gate.

Single-game tickets are now available to purchase for $10 per match. Season tickets are also available to purchase for only $42 with family plans (four season tickets) starting at $100.

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, fans can click here or 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 in the Big 12. 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
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