University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: vs. Lamar
4/3/2017 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -- The University of Houston Softball team will conclude its five-game, non-conference swing with a doubleheader against Lamar on Tuesday at Cougar Softball Stadium. The first game will begin at 4 p.m. with the second game slated for a 6 p.m. start.
Fans should note the 4 p.m. start is one later than the initial 3 p.m. publicized time.
| Up To The Plate | ||
Tuesday, April 4 | • Houston vs. Lamar 4/6 p.m. | Cougar Softball Stadium | |
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SINGLES
• Houston is looking to end its current non-conference stretch on a high note after three losses last week. The Cougars fell 1-0 to McNeese on Wednesday, before being edged out 3-1 and 2-1 in a doubleheader at Texas on Sunday.
• At Texas, senior Shelby Miller and redshirt sophomore Sarah Barker co-led the team with two-hit performances in game two. Sophomore Savannah Heebner highlighted the offense with a double in game one.
• On the season, Houston leads The American in on base percentage (.375), ranking second in batting average (.287), slugging percentage (.429) and home runs (24).
• Individually, senior Shelby Miller leads the league with a .699 slugging percentage, ranking second with 33 RBI. Sophomore Maya Thomas is third in The American with a .425 batting average, while freshman Arielle James sits sixth with a .375 batting average, first among freshmen.
• Sophomore Savannah Heebner and freshman Trystan Melancon co-lead the Cougars with 7-6 records in the circle. Their seven wins are tied for fifth in The American. Melancon leads the team with a 2.39 ERA, ranking sixth in the conference, while Heebner sits seventh with a 2.41 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 leads Lamar, 7-1, in the all-time series and is 4-0 when hosting the Cardinals. The Cougars welcome Lamar to Cougar Softball Stadium for the first time since 2015 and just the third time since the series began in 2013 when the Cardinals brought softball back after a 25-year hiatus.
OPPONENT PREVIEW
Lamar
2017 Overall Record: 17-18
Head Coach: Holly Bruder
Career Record: 365-316 (15th Season)
Record at School: 105-115 (5th Season)
All-Time Series: 7-1
Last Meeting: 2016 (L, 3-4)
ON DECK
Following Tuesday's action, the Cougars will resume American Athletic Conference play with a home series with UConn across April 7-9.
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.
