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Women’s Soccer Defeats Houston 3-2 in Overtime Thriller

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HOUSTON - Temple women's soccer (5-6, 1-1 AAC) earned its first conference victory of the season, defeating Houston (5-6-1, 1-1 AAC) 3-2 in a hard-fought overtime contest. The Owls edged out the Cougars behind a full-team effort, with a goal by junior Morgan Morocco and a brace, including the golden goal, by freshman Gabriela Johnson.

Keys to the Match
> Houston got on the board early, scoring off a free kick in the fourth minute. Morgan Basileo blocked the initial shot attempt from the set piece, but the Cougars' Desiree Bowen headed the deflection into the back of the net.