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Houston Announces 2019 Schedule
12/3/2018 11:09:00 AM | Softball
Schedule features 25 games against 2018 NCAA Tournament teams
HOUSTON – Highlighted by 36 contests inside the Cougar Softball Stadium, the University of Houston Softball program and head coach Kristin Vesely announced the Cougars' 56-game schedule for the 2019 season on Monday.
"The schedule we built for this year really puts us in a position to prepare us for another run in the NCAA Tournament," Vesely said. "I think the teams we'll be hosting inside our own stadium, as well as where we'll be traveling to, is a testament to how far our program has come."
"We want to go up against some of the best teams in the country, and we did just that with the schedule we put together for this season. Our program has earned to opportunity to be seen on a national stage, and we're excited for that."
Houston opens up its season at home for the second time in three years, when the Cougars welcome Kentucky, Oklahoma State, Illinois and Sam Houston State for the Houston Invitational across Feb. 8-10. Kentucky and Oklahoma State are two of the 13 teams that Houston will face this year that competed in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.
Following its opening weekend, Houston hosts Maryland, Nevada, Nicholls and Louisiana-Monroe for the Houston Classic, which is slated to take place from Feb. 15-17. Maryland is one of the 16 Power6 opponents that the Cougars face in 2019.
After their 10-game homestand to start the season, the Cougars hit the road for the first time of the 2019 campaign when the team travels to Lake Charles, La., for a matchup with McNeese on Feb. 20. The Cougars then return home for 11 straight games, beginning with the Houston Challenge from Feb. 22-24.
That weekend will see Houston invite Incarnate Word, Northern Illinois and Kennesaw State to the friendly confines of Cougar Softball Stadium. Houston plays host to its first midweek game on Feb. 27, when the Cougars play Texas A&M, which was a Super Regional participant in last year's NCAA Tournament.
The Cougars host their fourth and final nonconference tournament of the season from March 1-3, as DePaul, Texas Southern and Texas State come to the Houston campus for the Red & White Showcase. Houston then begins a 10-game road swing, starting with a trip to Riverside, Calif., for the Highlander Classic, where the Cougars will face UC Riverside, San Diego and Nebraska-Omaha, spanning from March 8-10.
From there, Houston continues its road trip with a visit to Cal State Fullerton on March 12. Houston rounds out its preconference slate of games with a midweek doubleheader at Baylor on March 19.
To start off American Athletic Conference play, Houston travels to Wichita, Kan., for a three-game series with Wichita State from March 22-24. The Cougars come back home on March 27 for a midweek contest against McNeese.
Following its conference home opener against USF from March 29-31, the Cougars welcome Lamar to Houston for a matchup on April 3. Houston then makes a trip up north and travels to Tulsa for three games versus the Golden Hurricane.
On its return home, Houston stops in Austin for a contest with the Texas Longhorns, who will compete for a Big 12 Championship in 2019, on April 10. Prior to back-to-back conference series' away from its home, Houston hosts UConn for a three-game set from April 12-14.
The Cougars hit the road for the final time of the 2019 year when they square up at Memphis from April 18-20, before heading to San Marcos, Texas, for a contest with Texas State. Houston rounds out its 2019 road games with the Cougars traveling to Orlando, Fla., for three games against UCF.
Houston concludes its regular season at home with its final midweek of the year on April 30 against Sam Houston State, before hosting ECU for three games from May 3-5.
The 2019 campaign also features the University of Houston Softball program hosting the American Athletic Conference Championship inside the Cougar Softball Stadium. The three-day event is scheduled from May 9-11.
SEASON TICKETS
Fans will have the opportunity to purchase their season tickets for Houston Softball in early January, when they first go on sale. Season tickets for the 2019 season will be just $80.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter and Instagram at UHCougarSB, and "Like" UHCougarSB on Facebook.
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.
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"The schedule we built for this year really puts us in a position to prepare us for another run in the NCAA Tournament," Vesely said. "I think the teams we'll be hosting inside our own stadium, as well as where we'll be traveling to, is a testament to how far our program has come."
"We want to go up against some of the best teams in the country, and we did just that with the schedule we put together for this season. Our program has earned to opportunity to be seen on a national stage, and we're excited for that."
Houston opens up its season at home for the second time in three years, when the Cougars welcome Kentucky, Oklahoma State, Illinois and Sam Houston State for the Houston Invitational across Feb. 8-10. Kentucky and Oklahoma State are two of the 13 teams that Houston will face this year that competed in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.
Following its opening weekend, Houston hosts Maryland, Nevada, Nicholls and Louisiana-Monroe for the Houston Classic, which is slated to take place from Feb. 15-17. Maryland is one of the 16 Power6 opponents that the Cougars face in 2019.
After their 10-game homestand to start the season, the Cougars hit the road for the first time of the 2019 campaign when the team travels to Lake Charles, La., for a matchup with McNeese on Feb. 20. The Cougars then return home for 11 straight games, beginning with the Houston Challenge from Feb. 22-24.
That weekend will see Houston invite Incarnate Word, Northern Illinois and Kennesaw State to the friendly confines of Cougar Softball Stadium. Houston plays host to its first midweek game on Feb. 27, when the Cougars play Texas A&M, which was a Super Regional participant in last year's NCAA Tournament.
The Cougars host their fourth and final nonconference tournament of the season from March 1-3, as DePaul, Texas Southern and Texas State come to the Houston campus for the Red & White Showcase. Houston then begins a 10-game road swing, starting with a trip to Riverside, Calif., for the Highlander Classic, where the Cougars will face UC Riverside, San Diego and Nebraska-Omaha, spanning from March 8-10.
From there, Houston continues its road trip with a visit to Cal State Fullerton on March 12. Houston rounds out its preconference slate of games with a midweek doubleheader at Baylor on March 19.
To start off American Athletic Conference play, Houston travels to Wichita, Kan., for a three-game series with Wichita State from March 22-24. The Cougars come back home on March 27 for a midweek contest against McNeese.
Following its conference home opener against USF from March 29-31, the Cougars welcome Lamar to Houston for a matchup on April 3. Houston then makes a trip up north and travels to Tulsa for three games versus the Golden Hurricane.
On its return home, Houston stops in Austin for a contest with the Texas Longhorns, who will compete for a Big 12 Championship in 2019, on April 10. Prior to back-to-back conference series' away from its home, Houston hosts UConn for a three-game set from April 12-14.
The Cougars hit the road for the final time of the 2019 year when they square up at Memphis from April 18-20, before heading to San Marcos, Texas, for a contest with Texas State. Houston rounds out its 2019 road games with the Cougars traveling to Orlando, Fla., for three games against UCF.
Houston concludes its regular season at home with its final midweek of the year on April 30 against Sam Houston State, before hosting ECU for three games from May 3-5.
The 2019 campaign also features the University of Houston Softball program hosting the American Athletic Conference Championship inside the Cougar Softball Stadium. The three-day event is scheduled from May 9-11.
Fans will have the opportunity to purchase their season tickets for Houston Softball in early January, when they first go on sale. Season tickets for the 2019 season will be just $80.
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter and Instagram at UHCougarSB, and "Like" UHCougarSB on Facebook.
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.
– UHCougars.com –
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