<p><strong>HOUSTON </strong>&ndash; After the start time being pushed back due to a weather delay, the University of Houston soccer team was unfazed and went on to defeat Northwestern State 2-1 in an exhibition match at Robertson Stadium on Saturday night.</p> <p>With only eight days of training, head coach Chris Pfau was happy with how his team played and sees the game as another piece of the puzzle.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m very happy with the team&rsquo;s performance today,&rdquo; Pfau said. &ldquo;I saw a lot of great things that we can continue to build on. I want to keep adding to the foundation each game.&rdquo;</p> <p>The Cougars set the tone early, controlling the field for most of the first half, but due to a mental mistake, the Demons struck first in the 13^th minute. Houston&rsquo;s first goal would come in the second half on an own goal.</p> <p>With the scored tied, the Cougars saw the opportunity and surged on. Senior Katelyn Rhodes would finish the scoring at the 80:41 mark with a high flying ball over the goalie&rsquo;s head.</p> <p>&ldquo;That goal took a lot of hard work between me, the midfield and the other forwards,&rdquo; Rhodes said. &ldquo;We all did exactly what we needed to execute.&rdquo;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>UP NEXT<br /></strong>The Cougars will travel to Nacogdoches, Texas to face Stephen F. Austin at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17. They will then return home on Aug. 19 to open the final season at Robertson Stadium against Houston Baptist at 7 p.m.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SEASON TICKETS<br /></strong>Houston Soccer season tickets are available now. For $50, fans can enjoy the Flex Ticket plan, which allows you to use your tickets how you desire--one ticket per game or multiple tickets to fewer games. For more information regarding season tickets, call the UH Athletic Ticket office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or visit <a href="http://www.uhcougars.com/tickets/hou-tickets.html">http://www.uhcougars.com/tickets/hou-tickets.html</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>GROUP TICKET INFORMATION<br /></strong>Houston Soccer group tickets are available to organizations of 10 or more people who purchase tickets in advance. Group pricing is not available at the door.</p> <p>Group Ticket deals are available as follows:</p> <p>&bull; Groups 15-49: $4</p> <p>&bull; Groups 50-99: $3</p> <p>&bull; Groups 100+: $2</p> <p>To order group tickets, call the Athletics Ticket office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p>