
Photo by: Maeley Rosengren/ISU Athletics
Houston Storms Back Against Iowa State
10/16/2025 8:36:00 PM | Soccer
Cougars collect first road win of 2025, snaps five-match winless streak
AMES, Iowa – The University of Houston Soccer team snapped its five-match winless streak and collected its first road win of the season defeating Iowa State, 2-1, on Thursday evening at the Cyclone Sports Complex.
Iowa State (4-7-2, 1-6-0 Big 12) got on the board in the second minute as Isabella Agrusso found Megan Walters after a free kick was awarded.
Houston (7-3-4, 2-3-2 Big 12) countered in the fourth minute as junior Ava Shannon set up freshman Amaris Bumba on a corner kick.
The Cougars took a lead they would never relinquish in the 35th minute off a goal from freshman Madyson Bentil.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to the Carl Lewis International Complex to open a three-match homestand against UCF at 1 p.m., Sunday.
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Iowa State (4-7-2, 1-6-0 Big 12) got on the board in the second minute as Isabella Agrusso found Megan Walters after a free kick was awarded.
Houston (7-3-4, 2-3-2 Big 12) countered in the fourth minute as junior Ava Shannon set up freshman Amaris Bumba on a corner kick.
The Cougars took a lead they would never relinquish in the 35th minute off a goal from freshman Madyson Bentil.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to the Carl Lewis International Complex to open a three-match homestand against UCF at 1 p.m., Sunday.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
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.
− UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
UH
ISU
Goals
2
1
Shots
12
19
Shots on Goal
8
4
Saves
2
6
Corners
6
3
Fouls
17
12
Scoring Plays

Megan Walters (3)
Assisted By: Isabella Agrusso
GOAL by ISU Walters, Megan Assist by Agrusso, Isabella.
01:06

Amaris Bumba (2)
Assisted By: Ava Shannon
GOAL by UH Bumba, Amaris Assist by Shannon, Ava.
03:41

Madyson Bentil (2)
GOAL by UH Bentil, Madyson.
34:38
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