Sunday, August 20
Houston, Texas
1 p.m
University of Houston
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Southeastern Louisiana
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Photo by: Joe Buvid
Kamassah Brace Propels Cougars to Home Opener Victory
8/20/2023 6:13:00 PM | Soccer
Houston earns first 2023 victory against Southeastern Louisiana
HOUSTON– Nadia Kamassah, Kyrsten Kizer, Caitlyn Matthews and Sofia Weber led the University of Houston Soccer program to a 5-2 victory to notch the first win of the 2023 season Sunday afternoon against Southeastern Louisiana at the Carl Lewis International Complex.
The Cougars (1-0-1) outshot the Lions (1-1) 22-8 for the afternoon, including an 8-1 advantage on corner kicks.
Kizer opened the score for the Cougars at minute 16 from a corner kick that went past the line, earning the freshman's first collegiate career goal.
Soon after in the 31st minute, senior Caitlyn Matthews scored the second goal of the match from distance. This marks Matthews' fifth career goal with the Cougars.
Five minutes later, Southeastern Louisiana fired back as Mya Guillory found the back of the net in the 36th minute to bring the score, 2-1.
Houston continued knocking at Southeastern Louisiana's door in the second half and found its third goal of the afternoon in the 65 minute. Weber started off the action on the right side with a solid pass out of the back, followed by Juliet Moore grabbing possession to put it in the path of Kamassah to give Houston the 3-1 lead.
Off a corner kick in the 71st minute, Moore began another scoring play by sending the shot towards the right post, with Weber heading the ball in to give Houston a 4-1 advantage. This goal marks Weber's first career goal.
In the 81st minute, Southeastern Louisiana earned a dangerous free kick to earn their second goal of the afternoon. Kelsey Fuller headed in the free kick to bring the score within, 4-2.
One minute later, Kamassah added the final goal of the afternoon off an assist from Maddie Bowers to seal the 5-2 victory for the Cougars.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will hit the road for their third match of the season as they face Stephen F. Austin at 7 p.m., Thursday in Nacogdoches, Texas. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
Houston will close out its August home slate on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m., as it hosts Tarleton State for Dads & Daughters Day.
TICKETS
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.
For more information on how to purchase tickets, fans can click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
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The Cougars (1-0-1) outshot the Lions (1-1) 22-8 for the afternoon, including an 8-1 advantage on corner kicks.
Kizer opened the score for the Cougars at minute 16 from a corner kick that went past the line, earning the freshman's first collegiate career goal.
Soon after in the 31st minute, senior Caitlyn Matthews scored the second goal of the match from distance. This marks Matthews' fifth career goal with the Cougars.
Five minutes later, Southeastern Louisiana fired back as Mya Guillory found the back of the net in the 36th minute to bring the score, 2-1.
Houston continued knocking at Southeastern Louisiana's door in the second half and found its third goal of the afternoon in the 65 minute. Weber started off the action on the right side with a solid pass out of the back, followed by Juliet Moore grabbing possession to put it in the path of Kamassah to give Houston the 3-1 lead.
Off a corner kick in the 71st minute, Moore began another scoring play by sending the shot towards the right post, with Weber heading the ball in to give Houston a 4-1 advantage. This goal marks Weber's first career goal.
In the 81st minute, Southeastern Louisiana earned a dangerous free kick to earn their second goal of the afternoon. Kelsey Fuller headed in the free kick to bring the score within, 4-2.
One minute later, Kamassah added the final goal of the afternoon off an assist from Maddie Bowers to seal the 5-2 victory for the Cougars.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will hit the road for their third match of the season as they face Stephen F. Austin at 7 p.m., Thursday in Nacogdoches, Texas. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
Houston will close out its August home slate on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m., as it hosts Tarleton State for Dads & Daughters Day.
TICKETS
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.
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
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
SLA
HOU
Goals
2
5
Shots
8
22
Shots on Goal
5
12
Saves
7
3
Corners
1
8
Fouls
4
8
Scoring Plays
Kyrsten Kizer (1)
GOAL by HOU Kizer, Kyrsten.
15:36
Caitlyn Matthews (1)
GOAL by HOU Matthews, Caitlyn.
30:37
Mya Guillory (1)
GOAL by SLA Guillory, Mya.
35:51
Nadia Kamassah (2)
Assisted By: Juliet Moore , Sofia Weber
GOAL by HOU Kamassah, Nadia Assist by Moore, Juliet and Weber, Sofia.
64:33
Sofia Weber (1)
Assisted By: Juliet Moore
GOAL by HOU Weber, Sofia Assist by Moore, Juliet.
70:14
Kelsey Fuller (1)
Assisted By: Hannah McCord
GOAL by SLA Fuller, Kelsey Assist by McCord, Hannah.
80:49
Nadia Kamassah (2)
Assisted By: Maddie Bowers
GOAL by HOU Kamassah, Nadia Assist by Bowers, Maddie.
81:25
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
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