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Maddox Leads Soccer to 2-1 Victory Against Rice
8/31/2023 11:22:00 PM | Soccer
Cougars pick up first win at Rice since 2001
HOUSTON– Sophomore forward Cameryn Maddox led the University of Houston Soccer program to a 2-1 victory against crosstown rival Rice on Thursday evening at Holloway Field.
Houston (4-0-1) earned its first victory at Rice (2-3) for the first time since 2001 when the Cougars defeated the Owls, 2-1 (Sept. 4, 2001).
Rice found its lone goal of the evening as Ellen Halseth gave the Owls the 1-0 lead in the 18th minute.
The Cougars trailed for nearly 23 minutes until Maddox broke past two defenders to score the equalizer in the 41st minute off an assist from freshman Kyrsten Kizer.
For a second consecutive match, Maddox opened the second half with a goal in the 49th minute for her fifth goal of the season, assisted by sophomore defender Jada Gibson, who drove down the field to earn her first career assist.
Sophomore goalkeeper Olivia Dietrich returned in net for Houston, posting a career-high eight saves to earn the victory for the Cougars.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to Carl Lewis International Complex at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, as it hosts Louisiana Tech for First Responders Day. All first responders in attendance will receive a half-off ticket.
Fans should note earlier start time from earlier published schedules. Sunday's match was moved up due to expected high temperatures in Houston.
The Cougars then will remain home as they face Houston Christian at 7 p.m., Thursday, for Pups at the Pitch. Fans in attendance with a dog will receive a half-priced ticket and a dog bowl while supplies last.
Houston then will close out its non-conference schedule as it hosts Texas State at 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, for Senior Night. The Cougars will honor their senior class prior to the start of the match.
TICKETS
Students will be able to claim one ticket at no cost to all home soccer matches. Students can claim their tickets by presenting their 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
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.
Houston (4-0-1) earned its first victory at Rice (2-3) for the first time since 2001 when the Cougars defeated the Owls, 2-1 (Sept. 4, 2001).
Rice found its lone goal of the evening as Ellen Halseth gave the Owls the 1-0 lead in the 18th minute.
The Cougars trailed for nearly 23 minutes until Maddox broke past two defenders to score the equalizer in the 41st minute off an assist from freshman Kyrsten Kizer.
For a second consecutive match, Maddox opened the second half with a goal in the 49th minute for her fifth goal of the season, assisted by sophomore defender Jada Gibson, who drove down the field to earn her first career assist.
Sophomore goalkeeper Olivia Dietrich returned in net for Houston, posting a career-high eight saves to earn the victory for the Cougars.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to Carl Lewis International Complex at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, as it hosts Louisiana Tech for First Responders Day. All first responders in attendance will receive a half-off ticket.
Fans should note earlier start time from earlier published schedules. Sunday's match was moved up due to expected high temperatures in Houston.
The Cougars then will remain home as they face Houston Christian at 7 p.m., Thursday, for Pups at the Pitch. Fans in attendance with a dog will receive a half-priced ticket and a dog bowl while supplies last.
Houston then will close out its non-conference schedule as it hosts Texas State at 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, for Senior Night. The Cougars will honor their senior class prior to the start of the match.
TICKETS
Students will be able to claim one ticket at no cost to all home soccer matches. Students can claim their tickets by presenting their 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
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
RICE
Goals
2
1
Shots
20
18
Shots on Goal
8
9
Saves
8
6
Corners
6
8
Fouls
7
8
Scoring Plays
Ellen Halseth (3)
Assisted By: Naija Bruckner
GOAL by RICE Ellen Halseth (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Naija Bruckner, goal number 3 for season.
17:28
Maddox, Cameryn (4)
Assisted By: Kizer, Kyrsten
GOAL by UH Maddox, Cameryn, Assist by Kizer, Kyrsten, goal number 4 for season.
40:18
Maddox, Cameryn (5)
Assisted By: Gibson, Jada
GOAL by UH Maddox, Cameryn, Assist by Gibson, Jada, goal number 5 for season.
48:24
Game Leaders
Shots
6
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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