University of Houston
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Houston Falls Short Against No. 10 UCF
10/5/2017 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
HOUSTON. â€" The Houston Soccer team dropped it first home match of season in a 4-0 decision to No. 10/21 UCF, Thursday evening at the Carl Lewis Complex.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Houston wasn't able to counteract the UCF offense, giving up four goals in the opening frame. The Knights racked up 22 shots, including 15 shots on goal.
The Houston defense held Central Florida scoreless after the break, holding UCF to seven shots in the second period. Jazmin Grant, Julissa DePaoli, and Kaitlyn Wild each recorded shots, led by Grant with two.
Rachel Estopare and Kate Godfrey each spent time in goal for Houston. Estopare collected eight saves, while Godfrey collected three.
FRESHMAN DEBUT
- Godfrey made her first appearance in goal for Houston, racking up three saves in 47 minutes.
OTHER NOTABLES
- Houston falls to 5-5-1 on the season and 1-2-0 in conference play.
- The Cougars now trail the all-time series with UCF
UP NEXT
Houston will continue its home stand with an Alumni Day matchup against USF, Sunday at 1 p.m.
PROMOTIONS
Houston Soccer Alumni Day: Former Houston Soccer alumni will be in attendance for a weekend long alumni event.
TICKETS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2017-18 athletic season. For just $80, Cougar fans can purchase one Shasta Pass, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Soccer, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Softball home games. To purchase a Shasta Pass, click HERE. Fans that purchase a Shasta Pass will enter the game on a VIP List at the entrance to each sport facility. Please bring a Photo ID.
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