Houston soccer battled through a physical match-up under gloomy skies to clinch their second straight win with a 2-1 victory over the University of Texas at San Antonio on Thursday evening.
The Cougars claimed a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute as sophomore midfielder Ayranna Jimison broke down the Roadrunner defense for the goal.
Jimison remained aggressive on the offensive end, doubling the UH lead in the 68th minute when senior defender Anna Reysa located her on the cross.
USTA did not go away quietly, as the Roadrunners attempted to mount a comeback in the second half, cutting Houston’s lead to one in the 81st minute.