Soccer Drops First Conference Match of 2026

HOUSTON — The University of Houston Soccer team suffered its first Big 12 Conference loss in a 0-2 defeat to #18 West Virginia at the Carl Lewis International Complex on Friday night. Despite out-shooting West Virginia (7-1-2, 2-1-1 Big 12), 17-13, Houston (7-2-3, 3-1 Big 12) struggled to get the fall on frame as they managed only five shots on goal. After a scoreless first half, the Mountaineers got on the board as Olivia Shertzer and Abbey Olexa found Sophia Nickel in the 63rd minute. West Virginia doubled its lead as Shertzer got loose from outside the box, scoring in...