University of Houston
UCF
Houston Falls to UCF, 3-0
3/29/2018 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -- The University of Houston Softball team fell 3-0 in its series opener against UCF on Thursday night at Cougar Softball Stadium.
With the decision, the Cougars fall to 21-11 overall and 2-2 in The American, while the Knights improve to 23-12 and 4-0.
In the circle, junior Savannah Heebner fell to 13-4. Heebner was taxed for three unearned runs, while scattering seven hits with no walks and four strikeouts.
Houston's Lindsey Stewart, Maya Thomas and Tierrah Williams recorded base hits, respectively. Stewart (bunt) and Thomas both singled in the infield, while Williams hit a pinch-hit double into the right-center gap in the bottom of the seventh.
KEY INNING
7th | The Knights scored three unearned runs in the top of the seventh inning for the 3-0 final.
HOUSTON NOTES
Top Offensive Players:
Tierrah Williams | 1-1, 2B
Lindsey Stewart | 1-3
Maya Thomas | 1-3
Pitching Breakdown:
Savannah Heebner (L, 13-4) | 7.0 IP, CG, 7 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
ON DECK
The Cougars will look to bounce back in game two of the series on Friday. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.
COUGAR SOFTBALL STADIUM UPGRADES
Thanks to a record year for the Diamond Club, Houston Softball announced the addition of an LED, Daktronics video board (completed) and indoor practice facility as major upgrades to Cougar Softball Stadium.
According to Daktronics, the new outfield video board will be the fifth largest at an on-campus softball stadium in the country and the largest in the state of Texas. The board, which will sit just beyond the left-field wall, will stand 29-feet-3.1-inches tall and measure 24-feet-4.0-inches wide with 576 square feet of space (24-feet by 24-feet) for live video, instant replays, statistics and scoring information, graphics and animations, and sponsor messages. The display features a 13HD pixel layout for crisp, clear imagery for a great view from every seat at the stadium.
The indoor facility, which will replace the current batting cage down the right-field line, will measure 70-feet by 80-feet. The 5,600-square-foot space will feature five batting cages, measuring 60-feet long by 15-feet wide each, with retractable nets for the space to be used in a variety of ways. The facility will have a synthetic turf floor and will be temperature controlled.
In total, the two capital projects represent $1.2 million in upgrades.
SHASTA PASS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is once again proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2017-18 season. For just $80, Cougar fans can purchase one Shasta Pass, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Volleyball, Soccer, Women's Basketball and Softball home games.
The Shasta Pass offers Houston fans a substantial saving as single-game tickets start at $5 for all four sports. To purchase a Shasta Pass, call 713-GO-COOGS or CLICK HERE.
STAY CONNECTED
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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.
