TicketsCINCINNATI - The Cincinnati women's soccer team will take on Houston at 7 p.m. ET on Friday at Gettler Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Bearcats will then travel to face UCF at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 22 in Orlando, Fla. at UCF Soccer Complex.
Cincinnati's match versus Houston will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+.
// SERIES HISTORY
Cincinnati has faced Houston 18 times in its history with the Bearcats holding a 10-6-2 advantage.
The series started in 1998 in Houston, Texas resulting in a 2-0 victory for the Cougars.
Last season, Cincinnati fell to Houston on the road, 3-1.
// LAST TIME OUT
Cincinnati fell to No. 20 BYU, 1-0, on Monday night inside Gettler Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
UC came out strong having the first attacking opportunity from Brooklynn Schomaker in the 6th minute.
Cincinnati appeared to take the lead in the 11th minute by Joy Kimwemwe, but the goal was waved off for offsides.
The Bearcats closed out the first half with 5 shots on goal, 3 saves, and 2 corner kicks.
After the break, BYU opened the scoring with a goal from a free kick in the 51st minute to take a 1-0 advantage.
Cincinnati added six more shots in the second half but could not convert.
Amber Brandon, Ally Gilbert, Anna Barber and Braelyn Even each played the full 90 on the pitch.
// RETURNING STRENGTHS
Cincinnati returns five starters from last season, including Anna Barber, who started every match (19), along with Emma Gioffre (18 starts) and Carly Oubs (16 starts). Four of Uc's 12 returners appeared in double-digit games for the Red & Black.
While the Bearcats will miss starting goalkeeper Camryn Miller, they return their main defensive line, featuring Gioffre, Oubs, and Christa Gibbons.
// NEW CATS ON THE BLOCK
The Bearcats welcome six transfers and eight freshman to the 2026 roster. Cincinnati's freshman class includes Molly Kubistek, Joelle Bader, Braelyn Even, Rhegan Coombs, Jade Dubois, Allysia Iaquinto, Brooklynn Schomaker and Vanessa Kaminski-Roth.
Transfers Brylee Borgman (Central Michigan), Vanessa Manoil (Daytona State), Amber Branum (Wright State), Katelyn Jamie (DePaul), Tiana Campbell (Concord) and Ally Gilbert (Rhode Island) also join the Bearcats.
// MILESTONE WATCH
Transfer junior forward Tiana Campbell is one goal away from the 30-goal milestone.
Transfer graduate goalkeeper Brylee Borgman is 30 saves from 100 career saves.
// A WIN WOULD...
Give UC their first win against Houston since 2024.
Give Cincinnati its second Big 12 win this season.