News Summary
The Houston Cougars soccer team achieved a resounding 4-1 victory against the Texas Longhorns at the Carl Lewis International Complex. After falling behind early in the match, the Cougars demonstrated remarkable resilience in the second half, scoring four unanswered goals. Key contributions from players, including a penalty conversion and two additional goals, solidified their win, marking Texas’ first road loss of the season. The Cougars improved their record and are preparing for their next matchup against Southern University.
Houston Cougars Soccer Team Triumphs Over Texas Longhorns
Houston, Texas – The Houston Cougars soccer team secured a decisive 4-1 victory against the University of Texas on August 24, 2025, at the Carl Lewis International Complex. This win handed the Longhorns their first road loss of the season, improving the Cougars’ record to 2-0-1.
Match Overview
The match began with an early advantage for the Longhorns when Amalia Villarreal scored in the 12th minute, putting Texas in the lead. As the first half concluded, the Longhorns were ahead 1-0.
However, the momentum shifted drastically in the second half. Just 90 seconds after the break, Houston’s Morgan Donohue netted an equalizer, bringing the score to 1-1. The Cougars then gained the upper hand after being awarded a penalty kick due to a handball in the box. Casey Maddox successfully converted the penalty, giving Houston a 2-1 lead.
Following Maddox’s goal, the Cougars continued to dominate play. Blake Hodgson stretched their lead further with a goal in the 54th minute, making the score 3-1. Kyrsten Kizer capped off Houston’s successful outing by scoring yet again, finalizing the match at 4-1.
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- Wikipedia: Houston Cougars
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