University of Houston Athletics
Friday, October 2
Houston, Texas
7 PM
University of Houston
7-2-3, 3-1-0
0
vs
2
West Virginia
7-1-2, 2-1-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Houston | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Soccer Drops First Conference Match of 2026
10/2/2026 10:09:00 PM | Soccer
Cougars fall 0-2 to #18 West Virginia on Thursday
HOUSTON — The University of Houston Soccer team suffered its first Big 12 Conference loss in a 0-2 defeat to #18 West Virginia at the Carl Lewis International Complex on Friday night.
Despite out-shooting West Virginia (7-1-2, 2-1-1 Big 12), 17-13, Houston (7-2-3, 3-1 Big 12) struggled to get the fall on frame as they managed only five shots on goal.
After a scoreless first half, the Mountaineers got on the board as Olivia Shertzer and Abbey Olexa found Sophia Nickel in the 63rd minute.
West Virginia doubled its lead as Shertzer got loose from outside the box, scoring in the 73rd minute.
Junior goalkeeper Sierra McCluer tallied seven saves on the evening for the Cougars.
UP NEXT
Houston hits the road for a trio of matches beginning with Arizona at 9 p.m. CT Thursday from Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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Despite out-shooting West Virginia (7-1-2, 2-1-1 Big 12), 17-13, Houston (7-2-3, 3-1 Big 12) struggled to get the fall on frame as they managed only five shots on goal.
After a scoreless first half, the Mountaineers got on the board as Olivia Shertzer and Abbey Olexa found Sophia Nickel in the 63rd minute.
West Virginia doubled its lead as Shertzer got loose from outside the box, scoring in the 73rd minute.
Junior goalkeeper Sierra McCluer tallied seven saves on the evening for the Cougars.
UP NEXT
Houston hits the road for a trio of matches beginning with Arizona at 9 p.m. CT Thursday from Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
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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.
Â
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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Players Mentioned
GK
/ SoccerTeam Stats
WVU
HOU
Goals
2
0
Shots
13
17
Shots on Goal
9
5
Saves
5
7
Corners
6
1
Fouls
4
0
Scoring Plays
Sophia Nickel (5)
Assisted By: Abbey Olexa , Olivia Shertzer
GOAL by WVU Nickel, Sophia Assist by Olexa, Abbey and Shertzer, Olivia.
62:54
Olivia Shertzer (2)
GOAL by WVU Shertzer, Olivia.
72:11
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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