University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: at Stephen F. Austin
4/10/2017 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -- Fresh off a series sweep of UConn, the University of Houston Softball team kicks off a six-game road swing with a visit to Stephen F. Austin on Tuesday. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m. at SFA Softball Field.
| Up To The Plate | ||
Tuesday, April 11 | • Houston at Stephen F. Austin 5 p.m. | Nacogdoches, Texas | |
Coverage | | Facebook Live | |
SINGLES
• Houston is coming off a 4-1 week at Cougar Softball Stadium. The Cougars split a doubleheader with Lamar, winning 11-2 (five innings) and falling 6-0 on Tuesday, before sweeping UConn behind 6-0, 6-4 and 22-0 (five innings) wins over the weekend.
• Last week, sophomore Savannah Heebner posted a 2-0 record, 0.54 ERA and .146 opponent batting average across 13.0 innings pitched. Hitting for herself, Heebner also recorded the first multi-home run game of her career with a three-run jack and grand slam against UConn on Sunday. Meanwhile, sophomore Maya Thomas led the team with a .563/.625/.563 slash. Thomas, who finished 9-for-16 with a double, two RBI, seven runs scored and two stolen bases, hit safely in all five games and posted three multi-hit performances, including two against UConn. For their efforts, both Heebner and Thomas were named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll.
• On the season, Houston leads The American in on base percentage (.386), ranking second in batting average (.295), slugging percentage (.438) home runs (29), RBI (180) and runs scored (200).
• Individually, senior Shelby Miller leads the league with 40 RBI. Sophomore Maya Thomas is second in The American with a .449 batting average, while freshman Arielle James sits sixth with a .387 batting average, first among freshmen.
• Sophomore Savannah Heebner and freshman Trystan Melancon co-lead the Cougars with 9-6 records in the circle. Their nine wins are tied for fourth in The American. Heebner's 2.16 ERA ranks second in conference, while Melancon's 2.46 ERA sits seventh. Sophomore Presley Bell is 2-4 with a 4.09 ERA and one save. Bell has 10 appearances in relief. Freshman Hannah Wolfe carries a 3.71 ERA though seven relief appearances.
• Houston leads SFA, 6-3, in the all-time series and is 2-0 in trips to Nacogdoches, Texas. The Cougars are making their first trip to the Piney Woods since 2002.
OPPONENT PREVIEW
Stephen F. Austin
2017 Overall Record: 13-25
Head Coach: Nicole Dickson
Record at School: 13-25 (1st Season)
Career Record: Same
All-Time Series: 6-3
Last Meeting: 2015 (L, 1-5)
ON DECK
Following the midweek tilt, the Cougars will visit Tulsa in a three-game series across April 13-15 for a battle for first place in The American.
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.
