Friday, February 22
Houston
3:30 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Incarnate Word
Houston Returns Home for Weekend Tournament
2/21/2019 3:43:00 PM | Softball
Cougars begin 11-game homestand
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team returns to Cougar Softball Stadium to host the Houston Challenge from Feb. 22-24. The three-day tournament will see the Cougars matchup with Incarnate Word, Northern Illinois and Kennesaw State.
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With this being the third weekend of the 2019 season, Houston will look to continue its recent success on the third weekend. In 2018, the third weekend of Houston's season saw the Cougars post a perfect 4-0 mark at the Houston Hilton Plaza Classic.
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The Cougars hold a combined all-time record of 3-2 against Incarnate Word and Northern Illinois. This will be the first time in program history Houston and Kennesaw State meet each other.
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Houston Challenge
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Last Time Out
Trailing by a run heading into the seventh, the Cougars stormed back and scored six runs in the top of the inning to complete the comeback victory over McNeese on Wednesday. The win marked The American's first midweek victory of the season.
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In the win, junior infielder Arielle James and freshman outfielder Abby Odneal each went 3-for-4. James finished the game with pair of RBIs and runs scored, while Odneal scored once to go along with one RBI. Odneal's three hits were a career-high.
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Senior first baseman Savannah Heebner and junior outfielder Lindsey Stewart rounded out those who tallied multiple hits on the night, as each went 2-for-4 with a run scored. In the circle, senior pitcher Presley Bell tossed her third consecutive complete game, tying a career-high eight strikeouts and improving to 3-0 on the year.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2019 season are on sale now and can be purchased for $80. Fans can also purchase a flex package of 20 games, where they can choose which games they want to attend.
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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With this being the third weekend of the 2019 season, Houston will look to continue its recent success on the third weekend. In 2018, the third weekend of Houston's season saw the Cougars post a perfect 4-0 mark at the Houston Hilton Plaza Classic.
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The Cougars hold a combined all-time record of 3-2 against Incarnate Word and Northern Illinois. This will be the first time in program history Houston and Kennesaw State meet each other.
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Houston Challenge
- Friday, Feb. 22 at 3:30 p.m. | Houston vs. Incarnate Word | Live Stats | Watch
- Friday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. | Houston vs. Northern Illinois | Live Stats | Watch
- Saturday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. | Houston vs. Northern Illinois | Live Stats | Watch
- Saturday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. | Houston vs. Kennesaw State | Live Stats | Watch
- Sunday, Feb. 24 at Noon | Houston vs. Kennesaw State | Live Stats | Watch
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Last Time Out
Trailing by a run heading into the seventh, the Cougars stormed back and scored six runs in the top of the inning to complete the comeback victory over McNeese on Wednesday. The win marked The American's first midweek victory of the season.
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In the win, junior infielder Arielle James and freshman outfielder Abby Odneal each went 3-for-4. James finished the game with pair of RBIs and runs scored, while Odneal scored once to go along with one RBI. Odneal's three hits were a career-high.
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Senior first baseman Savannah Heebner and junior outfielder Lindsey Stewart rounded out those who tallied multiple hits on the night, as each went 2-for-4 with a run scored. In the circle, senior pitcher Presley Bell tossed her third consecutive complete game, tying a career-high eight strikeouts and improving to 3-0 on the year.
Season tickets for the 2019 season are on sale now and can be purchased for $80. Fans can also purchase a flex package of 20 games, where they can choose which games they want to attend.
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.
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