University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: Houston Hosts Lipscomb For Three-Game Series
3/9/2016 12:00:00 AM | Softball
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HOUSTON â€" Houston Softball continues non-conference play this weekend as the Cougars host Lipscomb for a three game series at Cougar Softball Stadium.
The Cougars (9-10) are set to face the Bisons (11-9) on Saturday for a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. The series concludes on Sunday at noon.
| Gameday Central >> Houston v. Lipscomb | ||
| Date | Time | March 12-13, 2016 | |
| Location | Cougar Softball Stadium Houston, Texas | |
| Schedule | Saturday, March 12 | |
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 | THE MATCH UP |
• Series: Series Tied, 1-1
• Last Meeting: W, 10-1 â€" Feb. 10, 2013 (Hilton Houston Plaza Classic)
• Last Meeting at Cougar Softball Stadium: W, 10-1 â€" Feb. 10, 2013
| PROMOTIONS |
Saturday, March 12
• Superhero Day â€" Come dressed as your favorite superhero on Saturday. First 200 fans into Cougar Softball Stadium receive a UH Cape.
Sunday, March 13
• Sunday Funday â€" Sasha's Base Run and Postgame autographs
| HITS ON HOUSTON |
• Houston's midweek game against McNeese State was rescheduled due to heavy rain in the Lake Charles, La., area.
• The Cougars picked up a win over Texas Southern on Saturday to bounce back from a 4-3 loss to Incarnate Word.
• Senior centerfielder Katie St. Pierre had a great weekend as she went 5-for-8, hitting .625 and slugging 1.000. St. Pierre also posted an on-base percentage of .750 with her five hits and four walks.
• She has reached base in all 19 games this season, and 20 straight games dating back to last season.
| SPEEDY ST. PIERRE |
• St. Pierre has seven stolen bases so far this season in nine attempts.
• She ranks second in school history for the most career stolen bases (52), just behind All-American Jessica Valis who had 61 from 2006-09.
• St. Pierre also ranks in the top five in school history for career walks (90) and runs scored (142).
• St. Pierre has focused on her On-Base percentage this season. She has reached base in all 19 games this season and has a .529 OB% that ranks first in conference and 87th in the nation.
| TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM... OR 20 |
• After only 19 games, a pitch has hit the Cougars 23 times this season. That is good for the ninth most in school history by a Cougar team.
• Sophomore Kaylin Crumpton leads the team with seven followed by teammate Courtney Klingler who has been pegged four times.
| ON LIPSCOMB |
• 2016 Record: 11-9
• Head Coach: Kristin Ryman (Lipscomb, 2003) | 10th Season | Career: 340-228-1
• Letterwinners returning/lost: 11-6
• Lipscomb hasn't played an away game this season and recently split a doubleheader with Louisville in
Nashville, Tenn.
• HOUSTON CONNECTION: The Bisons have one player, starting first baseman Caitlin Plocheck, from the Houston area.
| 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).
| JOIN THE DIAMOND CLUB |
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GOUH.
