PREVIEW: Softball Hosts Lamar in Last Home Doubleheader
4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM | Softball
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HOUSTON - In the final home games of the season, Houston Softball welcomes Lamar for a midweek doubleheader Wednesday.
Game one is set to begin at 4 p.m. with a 20-minute break between games.
| Gameday Central >> Houston vs. Lamar | ||
| Date | Time | Wednesday, April 29, 2015 | 4 & 6 pm | |
| Location | Cougar Softball Stadium Houston, Texas | |
| Coverage | GAME 1: | Live Video  GAME 2: | Live Video | |
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 | THE MATCH UP |
• Houston leads, 4-0
• Last Meeting: April 16, 2014 - Houston swept Lamar (5-2, 7-1) in a midweek doubleheader
| PROMOTIONS |
Wednesday, April 29 - 90s Night
• The first 250 fans will receive a `Go Coogs' Slap Bracelet
• Student-athletes will select 90s inspired walk-up music
**University of Houston students - FREE with your Student ID.
FULL PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR
| HITS ON HOUSTON |
• Houston enters the week after taking a crucial series win over Tulsa to gain control of second place in conference play.
• Sophomore Shelby Miller was named American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week. She pitched 13.0 innings allowing only two earned runs. In game one of the series she didn't allow a single earned run. Miller was the Cougars leading hitter this weekend as she hit .455 with her second home run of the season against the Tulsa battery.
• Senior SS Selena Hernandez is the toughest student-athlete to strikeout in the conference and now ranks second in the nation. On Defense, Hernandez has been a part of 15 of Houston's 25 double plays turned this season. She also leads the conference with the most assists (152), second best for a single season in school history, followed by teammate Shelby Miller (90). Hernandez is just 18 away from breaking her own school record for most assists in a season.
• Freshman LF Kaylin Crumpton was plunked by a pitch of the 18th time this season. She leads the conference for the most hit-by-pitches this season and ranked sixth in the nation for most HBP per game (0.42).
• In the 48 games played, Houston has turned 27 double plays - just one shy of tying the school record. The Cougars lead the conference with most DP turned this season and ranks sixth in the nation for most DP turned per game (0.56).
| ON LAMAR CARDINALS |
• Head Coach: Holly Bruder (Alma College, `99) | 3rd Season | Career: 304-276
• 2015 Results: 22-23 (12-9, Southland)
• 2014 Results: 20-30 (12-14) | 8th - Southland
• Last at bat: Swept by McNeese State in three-game conference series
| UP NEXT |
Houston Softball closes out the 2015 regular season this weekend as the Cougars travel to Memphis for a three game series. The series opens with a doubleheader Saturday at 1 p.m. followed by the series finale on Sunday at noon.
| LEADING 'LENA |
Selena Hernandez is the toughest to strikeout in the American Athletic Conference and second toughest in the Nation.
IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• Second in school history for most season assists (152). Holds school record for most assists in a season (169).
• Fifth most in career assists (321).
• Tied season best 16 double plays turned, stands fifth best in school history. Tied for second most career DPs turned (32).
• Currently batting .324 with 47 hits, 29 runs scored, 10 doubles, two triples, six home runs, and 36 RBIs while slugging .545.
• Was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week (Apr. 6) and was selected to the honor roll twice (Feb. 9, Feb. 23).
• Reached base streak ended at 16, longest by a Cougar this season.
| TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM |
Freshman outfielder Kaylin Crumpton has taken one for the team, 18 to be exact. Crumpton has tallied 18 HBP this season, the fourth most in school history.
Crumpton leads the American Athletic Conference for most hit by pitches this season with 18. Crumpton is now ranked sixth in the nation for averaging most hit by pitches per game (0.42).
Kendra Cullum broke the school record in 2013 with 38 and is ranked No. 2 in NCAA history for career hit by pitched (89).
| DOUBLE THE TROUBLE |
• In the 48 games played, Houston has already turned 27 double plays - just one shy of tying the school record.
• The Cougars lead the conference with most DP turned this season and ranks sixth in the nation for most DP turned per game (0.56).
• Cougars turned two double plays in the doubleheader against No. 13 Baylor (March 17), and one in each of the games vs. USF (March 22).
• During the Hilton Houston Plaza Classic (Feb. 20-22), the Cougars turned three double plays against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, tied for the most double plays turned in a game.
• Last season, the Cougars broke the single-season record for most double plays turned (28).
| SINGLE GAME TICKETS |
Only two games left at Cougar Softball Stadium! Fans can purchase general admission single-game tickets beginning as low as $5 for youth and $8 for adults through UHCougars.com or by contacting the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
While single-game tickets are available, fans are encouraged to save and purchase 2015 season tickets. General admission season tickets are just $75 for 28 home games ($2.68 per ticket). Fans can also purchase season tickets online by clicking here or calling the ticket office 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
| STAY CONNECTED |
For all the behind-the-scenes action, follow Houston Softball on Twitter @UHCougarSB and "Like" /HoustonCougarSoftball on Facebook. Houston Softball is now on Instagram (@uhcougarsb).
