Thursday, August 24
Nacogdoches, Texas
7 p.m
University of Houston
2-0-1, 0-0-0
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Stephen F. Austin
1-2-0, 0-0-0
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Houston
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Photo by: Houston Athletics
Soccer Earns 5-1 Road Victory Over Stephen F. Austin
8/24/2023 10:55:00 PM | Soccer
Houston posts back-to-back games with five goals scored
NACOGDOCHES, Texas– Boosted by three goals in the second half, the University of Houston Soccer program defeated Stephen F. Austin 5-1 Thursday evening at SFA Soccer Field to earn its second victory of the season.
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Houston's (2-0-1) first goal of the match came in the 21st minute as junior defender Anna Reysa found the ball to begin the counterattack, carrying the ball across the field to find sophomore forward Cameryn Maddox on the right-hand side to open the score.
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Stephen F. Austin (1-2) answered eight minutes later to score its lone goal of the match in the 29th minute as Caelynn January scored her first of the season.
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The Cougars added another tally in the 39th minute to give Houston the 2-1 lead when graduate forward Allie Byrd scored off a header, assisted by freshman forward Kyrsten Kizer. This marks Byrd's first goal as a Cougar and 23rd career goal.
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Houston quickly found its third goal of the match early in the second half as Maddox scored her second of the evening, followed by an assist from junior midfielder Juliet Moore.
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For a second consecutive match, senior midfielder Caitlyn Matthews scored from distance in the 63rd minute to solidify the lead for the Cougars.
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Junior defender Jaden Masters scored her first collegiate goal in the 70th minute off an assist from Matthews to give Houston the victory. This also marks Masters' second career appearance after playing her first career minutes against Washington (Aug. 17, 2023).
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The Cougars now lead the all-time series against the Lumberjacks, 6-4-2.
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UP NEXT
Houston will close out its August home slate at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, as it hosts Tarleton State for Dads & Daughters Day. The match will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, with live stats available here.
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Fans should note earlier start time from earlier published schedules. Sunday's match was moved up due to expected high temperatures in Houston.
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The Cougars will remain in Houston as it travels to Holloway Field to face Rice 7 p.m., Thursday. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
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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. Â
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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.
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For more information on how to purchase tickets, fans can click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
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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.
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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.
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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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Houston's (2-0-1) first goal of the match came in the 21st minute as junior defender Anna Reysa found the ball to begin the counterattack, carrying the ball across the field to find sophomore forward Cameryn Maddox on the right-hand side to open the score.
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Stephen F. Austin (1-2) answered eight minutes later to score its lone goal of the match in the 29th minute as Caelynn January scored her first of the season.
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The Cougars added another tally in the 39th minute to give Houston the 2-1 lead when graduate forward Allie Byrd scored off a header, assisted by freshman forward Kyrsten Kizer. This marks Byrd's first goal as a Cougar and 23rd career goal.
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Houston quickly found its third goal of the match early in the second half as Maddox scored her second of the evening, followed by an assist from junior midfielder Juliet Moore.
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For a second consecutive match, senior midfielder Caitlyn Matthews scored from distance in the 63rd minute to solidify the lead for the Cougars.
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Junior defender Jaden Masters scored her first collegiate goal in the 70th minute off an assist from Matthews to give Houston the victory. This also marks Masters' second career appearance after playing her first career minutes against Washington (Aug. 17, 2023).
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The Cougars now lead the all-time series against the Lumberjacks, 6-4-2.
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UP NEXT
Houston will close out its August home slate at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, as it hosts Tarleton State for Dads & Daughters Day. The match will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, with live stats available here.
Â
Fans should note earlier start time from earlier published schedules. Sunday's match was moved up due to expected high temperatures in Houston.
Â
The Cougars will remain in Houston as it travels to Holloway Field to face Rice 7 p.m., Thursday. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
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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. Â
Â
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.
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For more information on how to purchase tickets, fans can click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Â
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
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.
Â
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.
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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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Team Stats
HOU
SFA
Goals
5
1
Shots
13
14
Shots on Goal
7
8
Saves
7
2
Corners
3
4
Fouls
5
15
Scoring Plays
Cameryn Maddox (2)
Assisted By: Anna Reysa
GOAL by HOU Maddox, Cameryn Assist by Reysa, Anna.
20:02
Caelynn January (1)
Assisted By: Jayme Bailey
GOAL by SFA January, Caelynn Assist by Bailey, Jayme.
28:03
Allie Byrd (1)
Assisted By: Kyrsten Kizer
GOAL by HOU Byrd, Allie Assist by Kizer, Kyrsten.
36:27
Cameryn Maddox (2)
Assisted By: Juliet Moore
GOAL by HOU Maddox, Cameryn Assist by Moore, Juliet.
47:12
Caitlyn Matthews (2)
GOAL by HOU Matthews, Caitlyn.
62:09
Jaden Masters (1)
Assisted By: Caitlyn Matthews
GOAL by HOU Masters, Jaden Assist by Matthews, Caitlyn.
69:02
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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