Offensive Flurry Helps Houston Take Down UConn

Thursday, September 20

Houston, Texas

7:00 p.m. CT

University of Houston

5-5-1

Uconn

2-8-0

UCONN

Houston

Photo by: Wilf Thorne/Wilf Thorne Photography

9/20/2018 10:15:00 PM | Soccer

Box Score

Cougars defeat Huskies in 3-1 decision to remain spotless at home

HOUSTON – The University of Houston soccer team remains spotless at home and in The American with a 3-2 win over the UConn Thursday evening at the Carl Lewis Complex.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Cougars remained true to their aggressive style of play, notching an early goal inside the 11^th minute of action. Mia Brascia fired a free kick into the middle of the box that would be knocked into the back of the net by Jazmin Grant for the opening goal of the night.
With a 1-0 lead and outshooting the Huskies 13-6, Houston would head into the break with a 1-0 advantage.
UConn answered back with a goal of its own inside the 54^th minute, following a free kick.
Minutes later, Reid Morrison would find herself in scoring position, following a corner kick from Natalie Anderson. The ball was deflected into the middle of the box, about 10 yards out and Morrison fired a shot in for the first goal of her career.
With 10 minutes remaining and a 2-1 advantage, Madison Fulp positioned herself inside the box and knocked in her second goal of the season and the second of her career following a deflected shot from teammate Kaitlyn Wild.
With time waning and trailing 3-1, UConn would score following a corner kick.
The Cougars outshot UConn 26-15 overall, including 8-5 in SOG.
Houston racked up two more corner kicks than UConn (7-5).
Grant and Brascia led Houston in shots with three each.
Morrison was the most efficient Cougar tonight with two shots, both on-target.
Samantha Cude played every minute in goal for the Cougars, picking up three saves. Cude now has a 3-2-1 overall record.

OTHER NOTABLES

Houston is now 5-5-1 overall this season and 4-0-0 at home.
The Cougars are 9-2-1 inside the Carl Lewis Complex under Head Coach Diego Bocanegra
The Cougars are 5-0-1 when scoring at least two goals.
Brascia is now tied for fifth all-time in single-season assists with five, three away from taking over the top spot.
This is the first time Houston has defeated UConn in program history and the all-time series record is now 4-1-1.

UP NEXT
The Cougars will continue action in The American when they meet up with Temple Sunday at 1 p.m.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Sept. 23: Red Out/ Kids Day - Kids 12 and under get into the game free!

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
The Houston Soccer program is excited to celebrate 20 years of Houston soccer this season. The team unveiled a logo on June 14 that represents 20 years of Houston soccer. The logo is featured on one of the three uniforms that the Cougars will wear throughout the season.

TICKETS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer season tickets for the 2018-19 athletic season. For just $25, Cougar fans can purchase one season ticket, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Soccer matches. To purchase a season ticket, click HERE.

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