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Published 09/06/2010 - 1:21 p.m. CST

The Bears are off to their best start since 2002

WACO, TX - Sophomore Lisa Sliwinski scored the game's only goal in the 58th minute to lead Baylor (5-1-0) to a 1-0 win over Houston (3-1-1) Sunday afternoon at Betty Lou Mays Field. With the victory, the Bears are off to their best start since posting a 5-1 record in 2002.

The win moves the Bears to 5-0 at home and marked their fifth shutout of the season.

"This was a really hard fought victory for us," head coach Marci Jobson said. "Houston is a very physical team and I was proud of the way we battled throughout the game. Lisa and Hanna Gilmore are really feeding off each other right now and it's great to see."


Published 09/06/2010 - 11:45 a.m. CST

Cougars first loss of the season

HOUSTON - The University of Houston soccer team dropped their first match of the 2010 season losing to Baylor 1-0 in Waco, Texas on Sunday. The Cougars record goes to 3-1-1 on the season.

For the first time this season, the Houston offense was unable to get on the scoreboard. Baylor's defense held Houston in check in the first half without allowing a shot. Houston's defense allowed only four shot attempts as each side battled for possesion in the first frame.


 
Published 09/06/2010 - 10:18 a.m. CST

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Hayley Haagsma was one of three Red Raiders named to the All-Tournament team.
Red Raiders' winning streak halted with a 2-0 loss to Irish

LUBBOCK, TX - Third-ranked Notre Dame scored two first half goals and stopped a strong Texas Tech offense to defeat the Red Raiders, 2-0, in the final match of the Inn at Saint Mary's Classic Sunday afternoon at Alumni Stadium.

The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Tech (5-1) after starting the year with five-consecutive shutouts, its best start in school history.


Published 09/06/2010 - 9:14 a.m. CST

Bartol, Medeiros and Redman Score For The Mustangs

DALLAS (SMU) - The SMU women's soccer team beat Davidson 3-0 Sunday afternoon at Westcott Field. Jessica Bartol, Kristin Medeiros and Shelby Redman all scored for the Mustangs.

Bartol, a freshman, opened the scoring with a shot from eight yards out in the 26th minute. The goal was the first of her collegiate career as well as the eventual game-winner.


 
Published 09/06/2010 - 8:42 a.m. CST

Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, Friday 4-Pack Remain Available but Purchase Now

HOUSTON - For fans looking ahead to Friday night's Conference USA opener, the University of Houston Athletics Ticket Office will be open during regular business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) today.

The Cougars play host to league-rival UTEP at 9:15 p.m., Friday on John O'Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium. Fans who have not yet purchased their tickets are encouraged to do so soon due to record sales.


Published 09/06/2010 - 6:16 a.m. CST

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How will the Texans fare in 2010?
Although I’ve never been one to toot my own horn, I must admit, my 2008 and 2009 season prognostications for the Texans were pretty darn impressive. Last season, I even had the foresight to anticipate Steve Slaton’s terrible sophomore slump. The icing on the cake was the fact that I correctly predicted that the Texans would beat an underwhelming and uninterested Patriots team to post their first winning season ever
 
Published 09/05/2010 - 3:07 p.m. CST

SUNDAY FUNDAY: The Astros conclude a three-game weekend series against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field today at 3:10 p.m...LHP J.A. Happ (5-2) starts for Houston against the Diamondbacks and RHP Rodrigo Lopez (5-12)...following today’s game, the Astros will travel to Chicago for a three-game series against the Cubs.

COMEBACK KINGS: The Astros rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 last night...RHP Bud Norris (4.2,8,5,5,3,5) did not factor into the decision after allowing five runs...four Astros relievers combined to toss 4.1 scoreless innings, including RHP Mark Melancon (1IP), who earned his 2nd career win, and RHP Brandon Lyon (1IP, 12th save)...1B Carlos Lee put the Astros ahead in the 8th with a three-run homer and drove in four runs in the win.

Published 09/05/2010 - 8:38 a.m. CST

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Case Keenum set career school records for completions (1,098) and yards passing (13,179)
Cougars win in front of 32,119, the largest crowd to watch a game at Robertson Stadium

HOUSTON - Case Keenum completed 17 of 22 passes for 274 yards and five touchdowns to lead Houston to a 68-28 rout of Texas State Saturday in front of the largest crowd to watch a game at Robertson Stadium, 32,119.

Keenum only played the first half, but had touchdown passes of 40 yards to Michael Hayes, 63 yards to Patrick Edwards, 25 and 21 yards to Kierrie Johnson and 17 yards to James Cleveland as Houston built a 54-7 halftime lead.


 
Published 09/05/2010 - 7:56 a.m. CST

COLLEGE STATION - Christine Michael rushed for 105 yards and Texas A&M's defense showed obvious improvement from last season in the Aggies' 48-7 season-opening victory Saturday night over lower-division Stephen F. Austin.

A&M senior quarterback Jerrod Johnson, who set eight school records in 2009, completed 23 of 35 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns. The Aggies finished with 539 yards - 236 coming on 60 running plays.


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