Marie Levasseur Scores Twice in Win over Houston

Thursday, October 1

Memphis, Tenn.

7:00 PM CT

University of Memphis

6-3-2, 1-0-1

Houston

4-7-0, 0-3-0

Houston

Memphis

Photo by: Ashley Helliwell

Oct 01, 2015 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Memphis picks up first conference win of the campaign

Marie Levasseur scored a goal in each half to lead Memphis to its first American Athletic Conference win of the season, 2-1, over Houston Thursday at Mike Rose Soccer Complex. The freshman forward is now tied for the team lead with four goals.

"Tonight was crucial to get the three points This is a massive weekend, because you have to get the points on your home field," Memphis head coach Brooks Monaghan said. "Marie's performance was huge. There weren't a lot of positives tonight but anytime you have somebody score two goals you have to acknowledge that. We need that tonight. Hopefully that gives her even more confidence moving forward."

Memphis (6-3-2, 1-0-1 AAC) had far more chances in the match and kept the Cougars' goalkeeper Jordan Brown busy throughout, as she was forced to make seven saves.

Maryse Bard-Martel, who started her 51^st consecutive match, didn't register a save in the 90 minutes.

The Tigers first goal came after a deep cross from Elysia Masters from the right side. Levasseur was able to gather the ball and fend off a defender before putting it into the back of the net.

Memphis led Houston 1-0 at halftime but the Cougars fought back and scored an equalizer in the 55^th minute. Lexa Green played Selena Peters through on goal and she dribbled around Bard-Martel and slotted into the goal.

Levasseur scored the game winner after a shot from Sydney Kingston was saved. The rebound fell to Levasseur's feet and she calmly scored.
Memphis has another crucial home American Athletic Conference match against SMU, Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Mike Rose Soccer Complex.