Soccer Snaps Seven-Game Slide With Double Overtime Tie Against Tulsa
Oct. 26, 2007
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TULSA, Okla. - The University of Houston soccer team snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 0-0 double-overtime tie against Tulsa Friday night, in Conference USA action at the Hurricane Track and Soccer Stadium. Houston (4-9-2, 0-5-1 C-USA) got a superb defensive effort from Ali Conrad (Albuquerque, N.M./El Dorado HS) who saved a breakaway off the goal line and set the tone for a defense that faced nearly 20 shots in the game. Tulsa (3-12-2, 1-5-1 C-USA) dropped to 0-2-1 all-time against Houston. Christine Nieva (Mesquite, Texas/North Mesquite HS/Arizona State), fully recovered from a knee injury that sidelined her for five matches, put together a solid match as well, pacing the Cougar offense with four shots, including one on goal. It was Houston's fourth overtime match of the year and the second that has gone to double overtime. The Cougars are 1-1-2 in extra time this season. Shelby Scott (Mesquite, Texas/North Mesquite HS) anchored the back line to the tune of 11 saves and her fourth shutout of the season. Scott, who has tallied eight career shutouts, is tied for the UH all-time lead with Robin Cate (2000-01). Houston tallied eight shots on the night, forcing TU `keeper Kendall Harclerode to make three saves.
The Cougars return to action Sunday, taking on SMU at 1 p.m. CDT on Westcott Field. |
