Houston Soccer Battles UCF to a 1–1 Homecoming Draw
The Houston Cougars soccer team drew 1-1 with the UCF Knights in their Homecoming match on Sunday afternoon.
Houston's senior forward Cameryn Maddox dribbled the ball against the UCF Knights on Sunday, Oct. 19, in Houston, Texas.
The Cougars fought to a 1–1 draw against UCF, holding their position at ninth in the conference with a 2–3–3 record.
UCF struck first just 13 minutes into the match after a handball call on Houston set up a free kick that led to a goal off the rebound.
Houston’s coach Ben Williams noted after the game that the team continues to work on defending set-piece situations, which have been a recurring challenge in several of Houston’s close losses and draws this season.
Despite facing one of the toughest defensive units they’ve seen all year, Houston managed to find an equalizer early in the second half.
Author's summary: Houston soccer draws with UCF 1-1.