TEMPE, Ariz. — The University of Houston Soccer team ended its Arizona trip with a 3-2 victory over Arizona State at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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After conceding a goal in the second minute, the Cougars (8-3-3, 4-2 Big 12) quickly equalized when sophomore Samira Minor assisted senior Jocelyn Chinea in the third minute.
In the 25th minute, Arizona State (7-4-3, 2-3-1 Big 12) committed a foul inside the box, leading to a penalty kick taken by senior Adelhia Ghonda, who successfully converted to give Houston the lead.
Senior Ava Shannon extended the Cougars' advantage with a free kick from just outside the 18-yard box in the 31st minute.
In the 83rd minute, a handball by Houston resulted in a penalty for the Sun Devils, which Kierra Blundell converted to narrow the deficit to one goal.
With this victory, Houston secured 12 conference points, the highest total the Cougars have achieved since joining the Big 12.
The Cougars will conclude their three-game road trip against Cincinnati at 6 p.m. CT on Friday at Gettler Stadium.