University of Houston Athletics
Sunday, October 11
Tempe, Ariz.
2 PM CT
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Arizona State
Soccer Continues Road Trip at Arizona State
10/10/2026 9:20:00 AM | Soccer
Cougars face Sun Devils at 2 pm CT Sunday in Tempe, Ariz.
TEMPE, Ariz. — The University of Houston Soccer team looks to bounce back when it takes on Arizona State at 2 p.m. CT Sunday at Sun Devils Soccer Stadium.
Houston (7-3-3, 3-2-0 Big 12) faces Arizona State (7-3-3, 2-2-1 Big 12) in Tempe for the first time since the 2012 season.
Houston (7-3-3, 3-2-0 Big 12) faces Arizona State (7-3-3, 2-2-1 Big 12) in Tempe for the first time since the 2012 season.
LAST TIME OUT
Houston fell 1-0 to Arizona on Thursday at Mulcahy Stadium. Arizona converted its penalty kick in the 75th minute to defeat the Cougars.
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ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston fell 1-0 to Arizona on Thursday at Mulcahy Stadium. Arizona converted its penalty kick in the 75th minute to defeat the Cougars.
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ABOUT THE COUGARS
- Houston returns 14 players from the 2025 season including three players that missed last season due to injuries.
- Houston welcomes 15 newcomers including eight transfers and seven freshmen.Â
- Fifth-years Ella Morgan and Morgan Donohue along with junior Casey Maddox were voted captains for the 2026 season. It is the second consecutive season Maddox has been voted a captain.
- Sophomore Bailey Cate and junior Skylar Miller lead the Cougars with six goals each on the season.
- Twelve Cougars have scored a goal this season including four with multiple goals.
- Houston goalkeepers have combined for seven shutouts this season.Â
- The Cougars are second in the Big 12 and 27th in the nation in total shots with 219 on the season.
- Houston is 19th in the country in goal differential which is also tied for the Big 12 lead.
- The Cougars are looking for their fourth win in Big 12 Conference play for the first time since entering the league and first time since 2021.
- The Cougars are #45 in the RPI.
ABOUT ARIZONA STATE
- Arizona State enters Sunday's match with a 7-3-3 record and 2-2-1 in conference play.
- In their last match, the Sun Devils tied Iowa State, 1-1 at Sun Devils Soccer Stadium on Thursday.
- Head Coach Graham Winkworth is in his 10th season with Arizona State.
- Junior Kierra Blundell leads the Sun Devils with six goals this season.
- Arizona is #49 in the latest RPI.
HISTORY WITH ARIZONA STATE
- Sunday's match marks the third meeting between Houston and Arizona State.
- The series with the Sun Devils is tied 1-1.
- Arizona State won the previous meeting, 2-0 at the Carl Lewis International Complex (Sept. 19, 2024).
- Houston has never been shut out by Arizona State.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Soccer by purchasing tickets, providing NIL opportunities and by joining the Golden Goal Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond its operating budget.
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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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Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Soccer by purchasing tickets, providing NIL opportunities and by joining the Golden Goal Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond its operating budget.
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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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