University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: vs. PVAMU, TSU
3/9/2017 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -- Winners of four straight and five of its last six, the University of Houston Softball team will continue its current homestand hosting Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern in a pair of doubleheaders between Friday and Saturday at Cougar Softball Stadium.
| Up To The Plate | ||
Friday, March 10 | • Houston vs. Prairie View A&M 4/6 p.m. | Cougar Softball Stadium | |
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Saturday, March 11 | • Houston vs. Prairie View A&M 12/2:30 p.m. | Cougar Softball Stadium | |
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SINGLES
• The Cougars are coming off a 10-0, five-inning shutout of Georgetown on Tuesday night at Cougar Softball Stadium. Redshirt sophomore Sarah Barker highlighted the offense with a 2-for-3 performance with two RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base. Junior Kaylin Crumpton and sophomore Savannah Heebner each doubled in a two-hit showing at the plate.
• Sophomore Savannah Heebner was named the American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday. In the fourth week of the regular season, Heebner posted a 2-0 record and 2.00 ERA behind two complete games in wins at No. 5/5 Texas A&M, 1-0, and against Sam Houston State, 6-5, in the Houston Hilton Plaza Classic.
Heebner's Game Breakdown
Wednesday at No. 5/5 Texas A&M | 7.0 IP, CG, SHO, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
Friday vs. Sam Houston State | 7.0 IP, CG, 11 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 1 K
• On the season, Houston leads The American in batting average (.302) and hit by pitch (13), while ranking second in slugging percentage (.467), on base percentage (.391), hits (157), triples (5), home runs (19), walks (61), RBI (108) and runs scored (117).
• Three Cougars lead The American in separate hitting categories. Sophomore Maya Thomas holds the league lead with a .511 batting average, while freshman Arielle James leads the conference with 28 hits. Senior Shelby Miller leads The American with 28 RBI.
• In the circle, sophomore Savannah Heebner leads the Houston staff with a 4-3 record and 2.77 ERA. Freshman Trystan Melancon is 4-5 on the season, while sophomore Presley Bell is 2-2. Freshman Hannah Wolfe has made seven appearances in relief.
• The Cougars are 4-0 all-time against PVAMU, hosting the Panthers for the first time since 2013. Houston is 15-1 all-time against TSU and 14-1 when hosting the Tigers.
OPPONENT PREVIEW
Prairie View A&M
2017 Overall Record: 3-14
Head Coach: Vernon Bland
Record at School: 75-140 (6th Season)
Career Record: Same
All-Time Series: 4-0
Last Meeting: 2014 (W, 20-0, five innings)
Texas Southern
2017 Overall Record: 7-3
Head Coach: Worley Barker
Record at School: 251-285 (13th Season)
Career Record: Same
All-Time Series: 15-1
Last Meeting: 2016 (L, 5-3)
ON DECK
Following Saturday's action, the Cougars will close their homestand with a 5:30 p.m. first pitch against Texas State on Wednesday, March 15.
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.
