DENTON- The University of Houston soccer team fell to North Texas, 2-1, at the Mean Green Soccer Stadium Sunday afternoon.

"I was very happy with the way we played this afternoon," head coach Chris Pfau said. "We did some great things against a NCAA Tournament caliber team."

The Mean Green jumped out to an early, 1-0, lead after junior defender Kelsey Hodges knocked in a free kick just inside the near post.

The Cougars struck back in the 68th minute to tie the match when junior midfielder Jasmine Martinez netted her second goal of the season off a pass from junior forward Sami Sackos.

North Texas scored the game-winner in the 81st minute and was able to remain undefeated.

The Cougars were outshot 16-7 in the match. Jackie Kerestine earned the win for the Mean Green, making five saves in the match.

"When we start to believe how we could be, we will be a tough team to beat," Pfau said. "Right now we just need games to gain that confidence in ourselves and our teammates."

UP NEXT
The Cougars will cross the state border to face Louisiana-Lafayette at 7 p.m. on Friday and LSU at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

SEASON TICKETS
Houston Soccer season tickets are available now. For $50, fans can enjoy the Flex Ticket plan, which allows you to use your tickets how you desire--one ticket per game or multiple tickets to fewer games. For more information regarding season tickets, call the UH Athletic Ticket office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or visit http://www.uhcougars.com/tickets/hou-tickets.html.

GROUP TICKET INFORMATION
Houston Soccer group tickets are available to organizations of 10 or more people who purchase tickets in advance. Group pricing is not available at the door.

Group Ticket deals are available as follows:
• Groups 15-49: $4
• Groups 50-99: $3
• Groups 100+: $2

To order group tickets, call the Athletics Ticket office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or email grouptickets@uh.edu.