HOUSTON, TEXAS (October 26, 2008) The University of Houston soccer team fell 1-0 at Conference USA rival Colorado College on Sunday, bringing an end to the team’s postseason hopes.
With the loss, Houston (6-10-1, 2-7-1 C-USA) was officially eliminated from contention for one of the eight slots in the annual C-USA Championship.
Entering Sunday’s match after a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over UTEP at home, the Cougars outshot the Tigers in the second half 8-4 but just could not find the back of the net.
Senior captain Shelby Scott recorded eight saves, but Colorado College’s early score was too much for UH to overcome.
Tiffany Brown scored the game’s only goal in the 7th minute, netting her ninth of the season and recording her third game-winner.
Senior Christine Nieva led the Cougars with three shots off the bench, while sophomore Lauri Byrne, freshman Jessica Zavalza and senior Meagan Kiphart each ripped a pair of shots in the contest.
The Cougars return to action when they host crosstown- and C-USA-rival Rice at 7 p.m., Friday, as Houston closes out its 2008 campaign in the season finale.
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