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In a tightly contested match, the BYU women’s soccer team held the University of Houston to a 1-1 draw in a Big 12 matchup. Houston took the lead in the first half with a goal from Casey Maddox, but BYU equalized just before halftime thanks to Avery Frischknecht. Despite a strong effort in the second half, including several missed opportunities, both teams remained scoreless after the break. BYU’s next challenge will be against Oklahoma State, as they aim to improve their standing in the conference.
Houston, Texas – The BYU women’s soccer team clinched a 1-1 draw against the University of Houston during a Big 12 matchup on October 2, 2025. This outcome marks BYU’s first draw in Big 12 conference play, showcasing a hard-fought contest that displayed competitive efforts from both teams.
Houston opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a goal from Casey Maddox, who was assisted by Kyrsten Kizer. The Cougars maintained their lead into the final minutes of the first half. However, BYU managed to equalize just before halftime when Avery Frischknecht scored her first goal of the season in the 44th minute, benefiting from a corner kick.
Throughout the match, both teams exhibited contrasting strengths. In the first half, Houston outshot BYU with a count of 7-6, producing four shots on goal compared to BYU’s three. Interestingly, BYU was awarded two corner kicks during this period, while Houston did not have any.
The second half saw BYU eager to take control of the match, coming out with more urgency and immediately launching two shots within the first seven minutes. The Cougars, however, couldn’t convert their chances into goals, despite having two additional corner kicks in the 61st and 62nd minutes that went uncapitalized.
As the match progressed, BYU maintained possession, ultimately taking a total of 13 shots to Houston’s 9. In the closing moments, Mia Lopez had a near miss with a shot that went just wide, indicating BYU’s relentless effort to secure a lead.
Overall, the match recorded a total of 21 fouls, with two yellow cards being issued to Houston. Goalkeeper Paiton Collins played an essential role in maintaining the tie for BYU, making three key saves.
BYU now prepares for their next match against Oklahoma State, scheduled for October 6 at 6 PM MT. This game will be accessible for streaming on ESPN+, allowing fans a chance to continue supporting the team as they aim to improve their standing in the Big 12 conference.
This match epitomizes the tightly contested nature of college soccer, where each point is crucial in the pursuit of conference glory. BYU’s performance, especially their strong showing in the second half, sets the stage for an exciting remainder of the season.
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