University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: at UCF*
3/23/2017 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -- After eight games at home, the University of Houston Softball team will hit the road to open American Athletic Conference play, visiting UCF in a three-game series across March 24-26 at UCF Softball Complex.
| Up To The Plate | |
| Friday, March 24 - Saturday, March 26 4:30 p.m. | 1 p.m. | 11 a.m. CT | Houston at UCF* UCF Softball Complex | Orlando, Fla. |
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| Houston Notes | UCF Notes | |
SINGLES
• The Cougars are coming off a 0-1 week, falling 7-0 to Texas State on Wednesday to end the team's eight-game win streak.
• On the season, Houston leads The American in batting average (.300) and on base percentage (.388), ranking second in slugging percentage (.463), home runs (23) and hit by pitch (17).
• Two Cougars lead The American in separate hitting categories. Sophomore Maya Thomas leads the league with a .491 batting average, ranking 12th in the NCAA, and a .508 on base percentage. Senior Shelby Miller leads the conference with 32 RBI, sitting 15th in the NCAA, and ranks second with a .770 slugging percentage. Miller also sits third in The American with eight home runs, a mark that ranks 20th in the country.
• Sophomore Savannah Heebner (6-4) and freshman Trystan Melancon (6-5) lead the Cougars in the circle. The two each have six wins, tied for fifth in The American. Heebner leads the team with a 2.28 ERA, ranking fourth in the conference, while Melancon sits fifth with a 2.35 ERA. Sophomore Presley Bell is 2-2 with a 3.46 ERA and one save. Bell has eight appearances in relief, while freshman Hannah Wolfe has seven relief appearances.
• Houston is 2-1 all-time in American Athletic Conference openers. This marks the first time the Cougars will open conference play on the road, as well as face UCF to open league action.
• Houston trails UCF, 16-18, in the all-time series and is 4-13 when visiting the Knights.
OPPONENT PREVIEW
UCF
2017 Overall Record: 15-13, 0-0 The American
Head Coach: Renee Luers-Gillispie
Record at School: 577-371-1 (16th Season)
Career Record: 781-547-3 (23rd Season)
All-Time Series: 16-18
Last Meeting: 2016 (L, 3-8)
ON DECK
Following the weekend, the Cougars will host McNeese in a 5:30 p.m. tilt on Wednesday, March 29.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter @UHCougarSB and "Like" /HoustonCougarSoftball on Facebook. Houston Softball is also on Instagram at UHCougarSB.
SHASTA PASS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2016-17 athletic season. For only $80, Cougar fans can purchase one Shasta Pass, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Softball home games.
The Shasta Pass offers Houston fans a substantial savings as single-game tickets start at $5 for all four sports. To purchase a Shasta Pass, CLICK HERE.
JOIN 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. For more information, CLICK HERE.
