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University of Houston Athletics
Stewart Named The American Player of the Week
2/25/2019 1:07:00 PM | Softball
Junior outfielder earns first weekly honor of her career
HOUSTON – University of Houston Softball junior outfielder Lindsey Stewart has been named American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. The weekly honor is the first of her career and first for the Cougars this season.
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Stewart led the Cougars to a perfect 6-0 record on the week, including a 5-0 mark at the Houston Challenge. In six games, the Pearland, Texas, native bolstered a .526 batting average, drove in 12 runs and recorded a pair of triples to go along with a home run.
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In Houston's matchup with McNeese, Stewart scored the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh, which elevated the Cougars to a comeback win over the Cowgirls. On Friday, Stewart started the weekend with a bang, going 2-for-2 with a home run, a triple and four RBIs, all coming in the first inning of the Cougars' 10-run frame against Incarnate Word. Â She finished that contest 3-for-3 with a career-high six RBIs.
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She followed that performance with another perfect game at the plate in Houston's first win over Northern Illinois, going 3-for-3 with a pair of RBIs and a run scored. The weekend also found her showing off her clutch gene with two walk-off hits Saturday.
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Stewart tallied her second triple of the weekend in the Cougars' second 8-0, run-rule victory over Northern Illinois with a two-RBI three-bagger and then singled in the game-winning run to season a 2-1 win over Kennesaw State.
ON DECK
The Cougars continue their home stretch with a midweek contest against Texas A&M on Wednesday. First pitch for that matchup is slated for 6 p.m.
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That game will also be Houston's "Strike Out Cancer" game, where there will items auctioned off to raise funds for breast cancer research. Â
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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Stewart led the Cougars to a perfect 6-0 record on the week, including a 5-0 mark at the Houston Challenge. In six games, the Pearland, Texas, native bolstered a .526 batting average, drove in 12 runs and recorded a pair of triples to go along with a home run.
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In Houston's matchup with McNeese, Stewart scored the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh, which elevated the Cougars to a comeback win over the Cowgirls. On Friday, Stewart started the weekend with a bang, going 2-for-2 with a home run, a triple and four RBIs, all coming in the first inning of the Cougars' 10-run frame against Incarnate Word. Â She finished that contest 3-for-3 with a career-high six RBIs.
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She followed that performance with another perfect game at the plate in Houston's first win over Northern Illinois, going 3-for-3 with a pair of RBIs and a run scored. The weekend also found her showing off her clutch gene with two walk-off hits Saturday.
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Stewart tallied her second triple of the weekend in the Cougars' second 8-0, run-rule victory over Northern Illinois with a two-RBI three-bagger and then singled in the game-winning run to season a 2-1 win over Kennesaw State.
The Cougars continue their home stretch with a midweek contest against Texas A&M on Wednesday. First pitch for that matchup is slated for 6 p.m.
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That game will also be Houston's "Strike Out Cancer" game, where there will items auctioned off to raise funds for breast cancer research. Â
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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– UHCougars.com –
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