Thursday, October 2
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
BYU
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PREVIEW: Houston Hosts rv BYU in Clash of Cougars
10/1/2025 3:12:00 PM | Soccer
Houston meets rv BYU at the Carl Lewis International Complex, Thursday
HOUSTON – Following its first loss of the season against Colorado, the University of Houston Soccer team looks to return to its winning ways against rv BYU at 7 p.m., Thursday at the Carl Lewis International Complex.
Pizza will be available for the first 50 students in attendance. Thursday night's raffle item features a youth Houston Soccer kit.
Tickets for Thursday's match against BYU (6-3-1, 1-2 Big 12) can be found here. The match will be streaked on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen (play-by-play), Dany Rodriguez (analyst and Vicente Garcia (reporter) calling the action. Live stats for the match are here.
LAST TIME OUT
The Cougars battled with the Buffaloes but took their first defeat of the season in Colorado with a score of 1-0.
After a scoreless 85 minutes, the nation's leader in goals scored, Hope Leyba, found the back of the net in the 86th minute on a left footed shot from inside the goal area. The Cougars would apply pressure late but could not break through.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Soccer by providing NIL opportunities and by joining the Cougar Reserves which provides financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on X, formerly known as 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.
Pizza will be available for the first 50 students in attendance. Thursday night's raffle item features a youth Houston Soccer kit.
Tickets for Thursday's match against BYU (6-3-1, 1-2 Big 12) can be found here. The match will be streaked on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen (play-by-play), Dany Rodriguez (analyst and Vicente Garcia (reporter) calling the action. Live stats for the match are here.
LAST TIME OUT
The Cougars battled with the Buffaloes but took their first defeat of the season in Colorado with a score of 1-0.
After a scoreless 85 minutes, the nation's leader in goals scored, Hope Leyba, found the back of the net in the 86th minute on a left footed shot from inside the goal area. The Cougars would apply pressure late but could not break through.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
- Head Coach Ben Williams is in his first season leading the Cougars. Williams is in his second season as a head coach in the college ranks.
- Graduate Jaden Humbyrd, junior Kyrsten Kizer and sophomore Casey Maddox were named captains for the 2025 season as voted on by their teammates.
- The Cougars feature a revamped roster with 15 newcomers including 11 transfers and four freshmen.
- Houston has 27 goals on the season with 14 different goal scorers.
- Adelhia Ghonda and Samira Minor lead the Cougars with four goals each.
- Houston is tied for first in the Big 12 Conference with 201 shots taken. The Cougars are averaging 20.1 shots per game through 10 matches.
- The Cougars are 6-1-3 with a 1-1-1 record in Big 12 action.
- BYU is 6-3-1 on the season and 1-2 in conference play.
- The Cougar's last match resulted in a 3-0 win against Cincinnati on Saturday.
- Ellie Walbruch and Mia Lopez lead BYU with four goals on the season.
- BYU is led by Jennifer Rockwood who is in her 31st season leading the Cougars.
- Rockwood owns a career 464-136-62 record with BYU and is their only head coach in program history.
- Goalkeeper Paiton Collins has played every minute this season holding five shutouts.
- Thursday's match will be the second meeting between Houston and BYU.
- BYU won the sole meeting between the two with a score of 3-0 in Provo. (Oct. 21, 2024).
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Soccer by providing NIL opportunities and by joining the Cougar Reserves which provides financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on X, formerly known as 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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