HOUSTON \u2014 The University of Houston Soccer team closes non conference action when it hosts Texas Southern at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Carl Lewis International Complex.<\/p>\n
The Cougars (3-1-3) will celebrate its 10 seniors following the match. Houston will recognize Molly Wissman<\/a>, Morgan Donohue<\/a>, Jocelyn Chinea<\/a>, Ava Shannon<\/a>, Danielle Shannon<\/a>, Laney Gonzales<\/a>, Adelhia Ghonda<\/a>, Charlotte Richardson<\/a>, Ella Morgan<\/a> and Kate Borgmeier<\/a> for their contributions to the program.
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ABOUT TEXAS SOUTHERN<\/p>\n
HISTORY WITH TEXAS SOUTHERN<\/p>\n
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\nBehind a hat trick from junior Skylar Miller<\/a>, Houston dominated Sam Houston, 5-0.
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\nMiller led the squad with three goals while sophomores Bailey Cate<\/a> and Madyson Bentil<\/a> each added a goal for the Cougars.
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\nHouston took 27 shots in the game while holding Sam Houston to five. The Bearkats did not put a shot on frame.
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\nABOUT THE COUGARS<\/p>\n
\n\tThe Cougars have allowed just five goals to non-conference opponents under Head Coach Ben Williams<\/a>.
\n\tFour of Houston’s opponents are featured in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 \u2014 Vanderbilt (2), West Virginia (T8), Baylor (17), TCU (22) while UCF and Memphis are receiving votes.
\n\tHouston returns 14 players from the 2025 season including three players that missed last season due to injuries.
\n\tHouston welcomes 15 newcomers including eight transfers and seven freshmen.
\n\tFifth-years Ella Morgan<\/a> and Morgan Donohue<\/a> along with junior Casey Maddox<\/a> were voted captains for the 2026 season. It is the second consecutive season Maddox has been voted a captain.
\n\tJunior Skylar Miller<\/a> leads the Cougars with five goals on the season while sophomore Bailey Cate<\/a> is second with four.
\n\tHouston goalkeepers have combined for four shutouts on the season.
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\n\tTexas Southern is 1-5-1 this season with their only win coming against UTRGV in its season opener.
\n\tIn its last match, Texas Southern fell 3-0 to SFA on Thursday.
\n\tHead Coach Denesha Adams is in her second season as the Tigers head coach with a 8-13-5 record in Houston.
\n\tTexas Southern goalkeepers have combined for 41 saves on the season.
\n\tFive different players have scored a goal for the Tigers.
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\n\tHouston is undefeated in the series with an 8-0 record.
\n\tThe Cougars have allowed just one goal to the Tigers coming in the first meeting in Sept. 2004.
\n\tHouston has outscored Texas Southern 66-1 in the eight meetings.
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