Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Cougar Soccer to Face Houston Baptist Tuesday

HOUSTON, TEXAS (September 23, 2008) The University of Houston soccer team returns to action at 6 p.m., Tuesday, when the Cougars open a five-game homestand against cross-town rival Houston Baptist at Robertson Stadium.

The game was added to the schedule late last week after UH had a pair of games cancelled due to Hurricane Ike and its aftermath.

This weekend the Cougars split a pair of games on the road, winning at Texas State 1-0 on Friday before dropping a 1-0 decision to Baylor in Waco on Sunday.

Senior goalkeeper Shelby Scott has provided the Cougars with a steady presence in net this season, solidifying the team’s backline.

Scott has allowed only three goals in more than 551 minutes of action, recording a streak of 373 consecutive scoreless minutes before the Bears’ goal on Sunday. The Cougar captain currently leads Conference USA with a goals against average of 0.49.

Freshman Jessica Zavalza has made an immediate impact on the field in her rookie campaign, leading the team with three goals scored and six points.

Houston won the only regular season match-up between the two programs, notching a 3-1 win at home in 2007.

Live stats from the match can be followed by clicking on the Gametracker link on the soccer schedule page at UHCougars.com

Following Tuesday’s match, the Cougars will open conference play next weekend when they face Marshall and East Carolina at home on Friday and Sunday, respectively.

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