TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Houston Soccer team began its three-game road trip with a 1-0 defeat against Arizona on Thursday night at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium.
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The Cougars (7-3-3, 3-2 Big 12) committed 16 fouls, with a critical one occurring in the 75th minute when a Wildcat (4-5-4, 1-1-3 Big 12) was fouled in the penalty area.
Lily Boydstun successfully converted the penalty kick to give Arizona a 1-0 lead.
Houston was awarded a penalty kick in the 72nd minute after a reviewed handball in the box, but sophomore Samira Minor's shot was saved by the Wildcat goalkeeper.
The Cougars will continue their road trip against Arizona State at noon CT on Sunday at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium.