University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: vs. UConn*
4/6/2017 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -- The University of Houston Softball team returns to American Athletic Conference action hosting UConn in a three-game series across April 7-9 at Cougar Softball Stadium.
| Up To The Plate | ||
Friday, April 7 - Sunday, April 9 | • Houston vs. UConn* Cougar Softball Stadium | |
Coverage | | | American Digital Network | | |
SINGLES
• Houston is coming off a 1-1 doubleheader split with Lamar on Tuesday. The Cougars took game one, 11-2, in five innings, before falling 6-0 in game two.
• Sophomore Maya Thomas paced the Cougars with a three-hit showing on the day. Thomas went 2-for-3 with a double, 2 RBI and a run scored in game one, before following with a 1-for-2 effort in game two.
• On the season, Houston leads the American Athletic Conference in on base percentage (.372), ranking second in slugging percentage (.425) and home runs (25) and walks (102).
• Individually, senior Shelby Miller leads the league with a .690 slugging percentage and 37 RBI. Sophomore Maya Thomas is second in The American with a .436 batting average, while freshman Arielle James sits sixth with a .376 batting average, first among freshmen.
• Freshman Trystan Melancon leads the Cougars with an 8-6 record in the circle, while sophomore Savannah Heebner is 7-6. Melancon's eight wins are tied for fourth in The American, while her 2.41 ERA ranks sixth. Heebner's seven wins and 2.43 ERA rank sixth and eighth in conference, respectfully. Sophomore Presley Bell is 2-4 with a 4.20 ERA and one save. Bell has nine appearances in relief. Freshman Hannah Wolfe carries a 3.71 ERA though seven relief appearances.
• Houston leads UConn, 8-1, in the all-time series and is 3-0 when hosting the Huskies. UConn is making its second visit to Cougar Softball Stadium since the series began in 2014.
WEEKEND PROMOTIONS
Friday, April 7
• Student Egg Scramble
Eggs will be hidden on campus with numbers that can be redeemed for correlating prizes at the game
Saturday, April 8
• Softball Alumni Day/H Association Day
H Association members can show ID card for $3 tickets
Sunday, April 9
• Easter Egg Hunt
Easter egg hunt for kids following the game
OPPONENT PREVIEW
UConn
2017 Overall Record: 13-16, 1-1 The American
Head Coach: Jen McIntyre
Record at School: 50-84 (3rd Season)
Career Record: Same
All-Time Series: 8-1
Last Meeting: 2016 (W, 7-4)
ON DECK
Following the weekend series, the Cougars kickoff a six-game road swing with a single game at Stephen F. Austin on Tuesday, April 11. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m.
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.
