Overview

• The winner came in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage when Paxten Aaronson’s headed attempt deflected off Felipe Andrade for an own goal.
• Cole Bassett struck first in the 10th minute, curling a quick free kick inside the right post from just outside the box.
• Houston equalized in the 68th as Jack McGlynn tapped in after Lawrence Ennali chipped a cross over Zach Steffen.
• Steffen made four saves, including a point-blank stop in the 51st minute, to preserve Colorado’s platform for the late finish.
• Houston dropped to 8-13-9 (33 points) and missed a chance to climb into a playoff spot, while Colorado debuted Alexis Manyoma in the 81st minute and controlled 56.6% possession.