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RV/RV Houston Splits Games to Open Season
2/8/2019 10:57:00 PM | Softball
Cougars take down No. 13/15 Kentucky
HOUSTON – The RV/RV University of Houston Softball team opened its 2019 campaign by splitting its games against a pair of ranked opponents on Friday at Cougar Softball Stadium.
The Cougars (1-1) began its season taking down No. 13/15 Kentucky, 4-3, before falling, 5-1, to No. 22/21 Oklahoma State (1-1).
Over the course of both games, senior pitcher Savannah Heebner went 2-for-6 with and RBI. Against the Wildcats (0-1), she tossed a complete game and struck out three batters.
Redshirt senior outfielder Sarah Barker scored the Cougars' lone run against the Cowgirls (1-1), courtesy of an RBI from sophomore utility Tierrah Williams. That game also saw junior Trystan Melancon punch out seven batters.
GAME 1 | RV/RV HOUSTON 4, No. 13/15 KENTUCKY 3
KEY INNINGS
3rd | After Kentucky took the first lead of the game in the top of the inning, Houston came right back and tied the score in the bottom half. With freshmen outfielder Bethany Busch standing on third with two outs, redshirt senior outfielder Sarah Barker stepped up to the plate and drove in the Cougars' first run, tying the score at one.
5th | The Wildcats reclaimed the lead with a two-run home run.
6th | Crossing the plate three times in the inning, Houston took its first advantage of the game. Senior Maya Thomas came up to bat with a pair of runners on and after putting the ball in play, both sophomore infielder Caela Kincade and junior infielder Sarah Queen scored to knot the game at three. The Cougars then plated the go-ahead run when senior pitcher Savannah Heebner doubled home Thomas from second.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Savannah Heebner | 2-3, RBI
Sarah Barker | 1-3, RBI
Sarah Queen | 1-3, R
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Savannah Heebner (W, 1-0) | 7.0 IP, CG, 1 BB, 3 ER
GAME 2 | RV/RV HOUSTON 1, No. 22/21 OKLAHOMA STATE 5
KEY INNINGS
3rd | Oklahoma State jumped out to the first lead, scoring a run in the inning off a triple down the left field line.
4th | The Cougars tied the game at one, thanks to double from sophomore utility Tierrah Williams, scoring redshirt senior outfielder Sarah Barker on the play.
5th | OSU responded quickly and plated a pair of runs, having never looked back from that point forward.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Tierrah Williams | 1-3, RBI
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Trystan Melancon (L, 0-1) | 6.0 IP, 7 Ks, 3 ER
Presley Bell | 1.0, 1 K, 1 BB
ON DECK
The Cougars continue its opening weekend with a pair of games on Saturday. Houston will face No. 13/15 Kentucky at 4:30 p.m. and Illinois at 7 p.m.
Both games will be played at Cougar Softball Stadium and can be streamed online at uhcougars.com.
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.
– UHCougars.com –
The Cougars (1-1) began its season taking down No. 13/15 Kentucky, 4-3, before falling, 5-1, to No. 22/21 Oklahoma State (1-1).
Over the course of both games, senior pitcher Savannah Heebner went 2-for-6 with and RBI. Against the Wildcats (0-1), she tossed a complete game and struck out three batters.
Redshirt senior outfielder Sarah Barker scored the Cougars' lone run against the Cowgirls (1-1), courtesy of an RBI from sophomore utility Tierrah Williams. That game also saw junior Trystan Melancon punch out seven batters.
KEY INNINGS
3rd | After Kentucky took the first lead of the game in the top of the inning, Houston came right back and tied the score in the bottom half. With freshmen outfielder Bethany Busch standing on third with two outs, redshirt senior outfielder Sarah Barker stepped up to the plate and drove in the Cougars' first run, tying the score at one.
5th | The Wildcats reclaimed the lead with a two-run home run.
6th | Crossing the plate three times in the inning, Houston took its first advantage of the game. Senior Maya Thomas came up to bat with a pair of runners on and after putting the ball in play, both sophomore infielder Caela Kincade and junior infielder Sarah Queen scored to knot the game at three. The Cougars then plated the go-ahead run when senior pitcher Savannah Heebner doubled home Thomas from second.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Savannah Heebner | 2-3, RBI
Sarah Barker | 1-3, RBI
Sarah Queen | 1-3, R
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Savannah Heebner (W, 1-0) | 7.0 IP, CG, 1 BB, 3 ER
GAME 2 | RV/RV HOUSTON 1, No. 22/21 OKLAHOMA STATE 5
KEY INNINGS
3rd | Oklahoma State jumped out to the first lead, scoring a run in the inning off a triple down the left field line.
4th | The Cougars tied the game at one, thanks to double from sophomore utility Tierrah Williams, scoring redshirt senior outfielder Sarah Barker on the play.
5th | OSU responded quickly and plated a pair of runs, having never looked back from that point forward.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Tierrah Williams | 1-3, RBI
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Trystan Melancon (L, 0-1) | 6.0 IP, 7 Ks, 3 ER
Presley Bell | 1.0, 1 K, 1 BB
The Cougars continue its opening weekend with a pair of games on Saturday. Houston will face No. 13/15 Kentucky at 4:30 p.m. and Illinois at 7 p.m.
Both games will be played at Cougar Softball Stadium and can be streamed online at uhcougars.com.
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.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Heebner, Savannah (1-0)
L: Autumn Humes (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Katie Reed 1 ; Lauren Johnson 1
HR: Jenny Schaper 1
RBI: Jenny Schaper 2 ; Abbey Cheek 1
SH: Mallory Peyton 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Katie Reed 2 ; Jenny Schaper 1
SB: Katie Reed 1 ; Abbey Cheek 1
CS: Jaci Babbs 1
Batting:
2B: Howie, Aspen 1 ; Heebner, Savannah 2
RBI: Barker, Sarah 1 ; Thomas, Maya 1 ; Heebner, Savannah 1
SH: Busch, Bethany 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kincade, Caela 1 ; Queen, Sarah 1 ; Thomas, Maya 1 ; Busch, Bethany 1
HBP: James, Arielle 1
Game Leaders
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