University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: at Texas
3/31/2017 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -- The University of Houston Softball team will continue its five-game, non-conference swing with a doubleheader at Texas on Sunday. The first game will begin at 1 p.m. with the second game slated for a 3:30 p.m. start.
| Up To The Plate | ||
Sunday, April 2 | • Houston at Texas 1/3:30 p.m. | Austin, Texas | |
Coverage | Live Stats | Longhorn Network | |
SINGLES
• Houston is coming off a 1-0 loss to McNeese on Wednesday. Sophomore Savannah Heebner recorded a career-high nine strikeouts against the Cowgirls, the most for the Cougars since Bailey Watts (2010-13) fanned 10 against UAB on May 4, 2013.
• Over the weekend, Houston twice rallied in the seventh inning to pick up a 2-1 series win at UCF to open American Athletic conference play. The series victory, which is the first under Head Coach Kristin Vesely's stewardship, is also the first for the Cougars over UCF since 2013 and first in Orlando, Fla., since 2006.
• At UCF, freshman Arielle James led the Cougars with a .500/.600/.500 split, going 5-for-10 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored. For her efforts, she was named to The American Weekly Honor Roll, her second time garnering such recognition.
• On the season, Houston leads The American in batting average (.297) and on base percentage (.383), ranking second in slugging percentage (.447) and home runs (24).
• Individually, senior Shelby Miller leads the league with a .716 slugging percentage, ranking second with 32 RBI, while sophomore Maya Thomas is second in both batting average (.463) and on base percentage (.493). Freshman Arielle James sits fourth in conference with a .391 batting average, first among freshmen.
• Sophomore Savannah Heebner and freshman Trystan Melancon co-lead the Cougars with 7-5 records in the circle. Their seven wins are tied for fourth in The American. Heebner leads the team with a 2.41 ERA, ranking sixth in the conference, while Melancon sits seventh with a 2.45 ERA. Sophomore Presley Bell is 2-3 with a 3.78 ERA and one save. Bell has nine appearances in relief, while freshman Hannah Wolfe has seven relief appearances.
• Houston trails Texas, 21-5, in the all-time series and is 3-13 in visits to Austin. The Cougars are making their first trip to McCombs Field since 2014.
OPPONENT PREVIEW
Texas
2017 Overall Record: 18-14
Head Coach: Connie Clark
Record at School: 825-363-3 (21st Season)
Career Record: Same
All-Time Series: 5-21
Last Meeting: 2016 (L, 1-4)
ON DECK
Following Sunday's action, the Cougars will return to the friendly confines of Cougar Softball Stadium for a doubleheader with Lamar on Tuesday, April 4.
STAY CONNECTED
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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.
