Thursday, September 12
Orlando, Fla.
6:00 PM
University of Houston
3-3-1, 0-1-0
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5
UCF
3-1-2, 1-0-0
1
2
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Houston
0
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UCF
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2
5
Houston Falls to UCF in Big 12 Opener
9/12/2024 8:37:00 PM | Soccer
Cougars host Arizona State at 7 p.m. Thursday for Hispanic Heritage Night
ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Houston Soccer team dropped its Big 12 Conference opener, 5-0 to UCF at the UCF Soccer Complex on Thursday evening.
Houston (3-3-1, 0-1 Big 12) returns to the Carl Lewis International Complex on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., to face Arizona State. Tickets for the match are available here.
UCF (3-1-2, 1-0 Big 12) got out to an early lead as Chloe Netzel netted a penalty kick in the eighth minute.
The Knights converted on two more set pieces before the half. After an attempted clear out following a corner kick, Taylor Jacobson found an opening for the score in the 22nd minute.
In the 37th minute, Edidiong Etim headed in another penalty kick to take a 3-0 UCF lead into the locker room.
The Knights extended their lead in the second half when Etim found Mia Asenjo on the cross for her first goal of the season in the 65th minute.
Netzel recorded her third brace of the season in the 71st minute after her shot was deflected into the air and bounced over redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Olivia Dietrich and over the line.
Redshirt sophomore defender Peyton Machado made her first career start while senior midfielder Bri Hilsenteger earned her first start as a Cougar.
Fifth-year defender Sofia Weber made her season debut when she checked into the match to start the second half.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to the Carl Lewis International Complex on Thursday, Sept. 19 for a 7 p.m. tilt with Arizona State to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night.
Tickets for the match are available here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Soccer by buying tickets, supporting Linking Coogs – UH's very own NIL collective 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.
Houston (3-3-1, 0-1 Big 12) returns to the Carl Lewis International Complex on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., to face Arizona State. Tickets for the match are available here.
UCF (3-1-2, 1-0 Big 12) got out to an early lead as Chloe Netzel netted a penalty kick in the eighth minute.
The Knights converted on two more set pieces before the half. After an attempted clear out following a corner kick, Taylor Jacobson found an opening for the score in the 22nd minute.
In the 37th minute, Edidiong Etim headed in another penalty kick to take a 3-0 UCF lead into the locker room.
The Knights extended their lead in the second half when Etim found Mia Asenjo on the cross for her first goal of the season in the 65th minute.
Netzel recorded her third brace of the season in the 71st minute after her shot was deflected into the air and bounced over redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Olivia Dietrich and over the line.
Redshirt sophomore defender Peyton Machado made her first career start while senior midfielder Bri Hilsenteger earned her first start as a Cougar.
Fifth-year defender Sofia Weber made her season debut when she checked into the match to start the second half.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to the Carl Lewis International Complex on Thursday, Sept. 19 for a 7 p.m. tilt with Arizona State to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night.
Tickets for the match are available here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Soccer by buying tickets, supporting Linking Coogs – UH's very own NIL collective 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
UCF
Goals
0
5
Shots
9
14
Shots on Goal
2
12
Saves
6
2
Corners
2
8
Fouls
9
12
Scoring Plays
Chloe Netzel (7)
UCF Chloe Netzel PENALTY KICK GOAL.
07:40
Taylor Jacobson (1)
GOAL by UCF Jacobson, Taylor.
21:28
Edidiong Etim (2)
Assisted By: Kyleigh Thelen
GOAL by UCF Etim, Edidiong Assist by Thelen, Kyleigh.
36:21
Mia Asenjo (1)
Assisted By: Edidiong Etim
GOAL by UCF Asenjo, Mia Assist by Etim, Edidiong.
64:47
Chloe Netzel (7)
Assisted By: Brooke Mulroney
GOAL by UCF Netzel, Chloe Assist by Mulroney, Brooke.
70:56
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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