MEMPHIS, Tenn. \u2014 The University of Houston soccer team finished a 1-1 draw against #23 Memphis at the Billy J. Murphy Soccer\/Track & Field Complex on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n
Memphis (2-2-1) got on the board first with a goal by Ellis Kelly in the 10th minute. \u2212 UHCougars.com \u2013<\/p>\n
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\nHouston (2-1-3) countered in the 19th minute when senior Adelhia Ghonda<\/a> broke up a pass in the Cougars’ attacking third which led to a 1-on-1 finish past the goalkeeper.
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\nThe goal marked the first time since 2021 that the Cougars have scored a goal in back-to-back games against ranked foes.
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\nJunior goalkeeper Sierra McCluer<\/a> was the star of the evening, logging nine saves on the night, one off her career high.
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\nUP NEXT
\nThe Cougars return home for a pair of matches to wrap up the non conference slate when they host Sam Houston at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Carl Lewis International Complex. Fans can purchase tickets to the match here<\/a>.
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