Thursday, September 14
Lubbock, Texas
7 p.m.
University of Houston
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Texas Tech
Soccer Set for Thursday Big 12 Opener Against rv Texas Tech
9/13/2023 4:00:00 PM | Soccer
Cougars prepare for historic night in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas – The University of Houston Soccer program opens Big 12 Conference action on the road against rv Texas Tech at 7 p.m., Thursday at the John Walker Soccer Complex.
After closing out the non-conference portion of the 2023 schedule with a 6-1-1 record, the Cougars will face the undefeated Red Raiders for just the second time in program history.
This marks Houston Athletics' first Big 12 matchup across all sports since joining the league July 1, 2023.
The game will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ with Geoff Haxton and Bridgett Jenkins calling the action. Live stats will be available here.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston will return to the Carl Lewis International Complex for a two-match homestand as it hosts UCF for its Big 12 home opener at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21.
The Cougars then will welcome Oklahoma at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, for Houston Youth Soccer Day.
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.
After closing out the non-conference portion of the 2023 schedule with a 6-1-1 record, the Cougars will face the undefeated Red Raiders for just the second time in program history.
This marks Houston Athletics' first Big 12 matchup across all sports since joining the league July 1, 2023.
The game will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ with Geoff Haxton and Bridgett Jenkins calling the action. Live stats will be available here.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
- Houston is in its second season under Head Coach Jaime Frias.
- The Cougars are 6-1-1 on the season.
- In its last match, Houston dropped a 1-0 decision against Texas State on Sunday with Victoria Meza scoring the winning goal in the 75th minute for the Bobcats.
- Sophomore forward Cameryn Maddox leads Houston in scoring with seven goals.
- Junior midfielder Juliet Moore leads the team with five assists.
- Texas Tech is in its 17th season under Head Coach Tom Stone.
- The Red Raiders are receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
- Texas Tech is 6-0-2 on the season.
- In its last match, the Red Raiders earned a 1-0 victory against Arizona State on Sunday with Hannah Anderson scoring the lone goal of the match.
- Junior forward Ashleigh Williams leads Texas Tech with nine goals this season.
- Texas Tech leads the all-time series, 1-0.
- In the lone meeting against Texas Tech, the Cougars fell in a 3-0 decision in Lubbock, Texas (Sept. 8, 2022). The Red Raiders were led in scoring by Peyton Parsons, Macy Schultz and Ashleigh Williams.
Houston will return to the Carl Lewis International Complex for a two-match homestand as it hosts UCF for its Big 12 home opener at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21.
The Cougars then will welcome Oklahoma at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, for Houston Youth Soccer Day.
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.
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