HOUSTON – No. 15 Kansas surrendered two second-half goals to Houston, falling 2-0 to the Cougars on Friday evening at Carl Lewis International Complex in Houston, Texas.

Kansas fell to 12-4-2 (6-2-2 Big 12) this season, while Houston improved to 11-3-4 (7-2-1 Big 12) on the year.

The Jayhawks opened the match on the front foot, producing a couple of early chances to put pressure on the Houston defense. In the fourth minute, Jordan Rowan received the ball close to the end line and crossed the ball into the 18-yard box, but a Cougar defender was able to clear the ball, granting KU a corner kick.

Just a few minutes later, Rowan again passed the ball deep into Houston territory to Marit McLaughlin at the top of the shot from outside of the box, where she fired a shot towards goal that was saved by the Houston goalkeeper.

For the rest of the first half, both defenses were able to stifle any chance and attack, leading to a 0-0 score at halftime. Kansas held a 3-2 advantage in shots, and drew five corner kicks to just one by Houston.

The first score of the game came quickly out of halftime, as Houston opened the scoring with a goal by Ella Morgan in the 47th minute off an assist from Skylar Miller. The score gave the Cougars the 1-0 lead.

Houston didn’t stop the pressure in the 51st minute, when Samira Minor took a strike inside the box towards goal, but Sophie Dawe was able to corral the ball, preventing the score.

The Jayhawks attempted to fight back in the match, as Gregorski found the ball and dribbled to the top of the box, where took a shot that went high.

In the 70th minute, Gregorski was able to find another shot to try and tie the match, but her shot was again saved by the Cougar keeper to keep Kansas scoreless.

The Cougars were able to add to their lead as the match drew down. Ava Shannon took a run with the ball and saw an opening in the goal, to where she put a shot on the ground that went past Dawe to give Houston a 2-0 lead with 11 minutes left.

Kansas couldn’t find a chance to score for the rest of the match, leading to a 2-0 final score in favor of Houston.

NOTES


Kansas fell to 12-4-2 on the season, and 6-2-2 in Big 12 play.
Kansas was outshot by Houston 9-8.
Kansas registered 11 corner kicks.

 
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