University of Houston Athletics
Odneal Named The American Player of the Week
3/4/2019 1:08:00 PM | Softball
Freshman outfielder earns first weekly honor of her career
HOUSTON – University of Houston Softball freshman outfielder Abby Odneal has been named American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. The weekly honor marks the first of her career and second for the Cougars this season.
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With the accolade, Odneal becomes the second freshmen under head coach Kristin Vesely to earn the honor, joining Tierrah Williams, who received award in 2018.
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Odneal led the Cougars to a 5-1 record on the week, including a 4-1 mark at the Red and White Showcase and a midweek victory over RV/RV Texas A&M. In six games, the Missouri City, Texas native boasted a .500 batting average, drove in six runs and scored six times to go along with a home run. She tallied at least one hit in five of her six games.
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In Houston's midweek matchup with the Aggies, Odneal launched the second home run of her career with her two-run shot that cemented the 9-3 for the Cougars. Odneal also showed off her leather in the field, making a highlight play that saved a double.
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At the Red and White Showcase, Odneal tallied a perfect outing at the plate with her career-high four hits in Houston's second game against DePaul. Her final hit of the game proved to be the most important, as her walk-off single against the Blue Demons sealed a perfect game for teammate Trystan Melancon.
ON DECK
The Cougars hit the road for their first tournament away from Houston, as they travel to Southern California for the Highlander Classic in Riverside, California.
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Houston will compete in four games from March 8-10, before continuing its road trip with a midweek contest at Cal State Fullerton on March 12.
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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 the accolade, Odneal becomes the second freshmen under head coach Kristin Vesely to earn the honor, joining Tierrah Williams, who received award in 2018.
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Odneal led the Cougars to a 5-1 record on the week, including a 4-1 mark at the Red and White Showcase and a midweek victory over RV/RV Texas A&M. In six games, the Missouri City, Texas native boasted a .500 batting average, drove in six runs and scored six times to go along with a home run. She tallied at least one hit in five of her six games.
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In Houston's midweek matchup with the Aggies, Odneal launched the second home run of her career with her two-run shot that cemented the 9-3 for the Cougars. Odneal also showed off her leather in the field, making a highlight play that saved a double.
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At the Red and White Showcase, Odneal tallied a perfect outing at the plate with her career-high four hits in Houston's second game against DePaul. Her final hit of the game proved to be the most important, as her walk-off single against the Blue Demons sealed a perfect game for teammate Trystan Melancon.
The Cougars hit the road for their first tournament away from Houston, as they travel to Southern California for the Highlander Classic in Riverside, California.
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Houston will compete in four games from March 8-10, before continuing its road trip with a midweek contest at Cal State Fullerton on March 12.
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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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