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Bats Explode in Win Over UConn
4/12/2019 9:00:00 PM | Softball
Cougars tie program record seven stolen bases in victory
HOUSTON – On a night that saw the Cougar offense erupt for 12 hits, the University of Houston Softball team opened its weekend series with a 9-0 victory over UConn at Cougar Softball Stadium.
Along with the 12 hits, the Cougars (27-15, 4-6 AAC) stole seven bases on the night, which tied a program record for most stolen bases in a game set in 2012. Houston had four players tally multiple-hits in the five-inning contest against the Huskies (15-22, 4-6 AAC), but none bigger than sophomore infielder Tierrrah Williams, who blasted two home runs and tied a career-high five RBIs.
Senior outfielder Maya Thomas, junior outfielder Lindsey Stewart and junior infielder Arielle James rounded out those that tallied two hits on the night. Stewart also stole a career-high three bases, as Thomas' three stolen bases tied her career mark.
HOUSTON 9, UConn 0 (5)
KEY INNINGS
1st | The Cougars wasted no time showing off their offensive power, as the first three batters in Houston's lineup reached base in the bottom of the first to quickly put the Cougars ahead 2-0. After back-to-back outs slowed the momentum, sophomore infielder Tierrah Williams sent a moonshot over the centerfield wall with junior infielder Arielle James on base to put Houston ahead 4-0 going into the second.
2nd | After senior catcher Brooke Vannoy led the inning off with a triple, junior outfielder Lindsey Stewart singled her home to stretch the Cougar led to five. Once James collected her second hit of the day that brought around Stewart, a walk from senior first baseman Savannah Heebner put a pair of runners on for Williams. Williams then stepped up to the plated and hit a rocket past the left field fence to give Houston a 9-0 advantage.
5th | Freshman pitcher Rachel Hertenberger came out of the bullpen to relieve senior pitcher Presley Bell and recorded a perfect fifth inning, having struck out the final two batters she faced to cement the 9-0 win for Houston.
OFFENSIVE PRODUCTION
Tierrah Williams | 2-2, 2 HR, 5 RBIs
Arielle James | 2-3, 2 RBIs, 2R
Lindsey Stewart | 2-2, RBI, 2 R, 3 SB
Maya Thomas | 2-2, 3 SB
Bethany Busch | 1-1 (first career-hit)
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Presley Bell (W, 9-2) | 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB
Rachel Hertenberger | 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks
ON DECK
Houston looks to seal the series win against UConn on Saturday, as the two squads will face off at 2 p.m. Saturday also marks Houston's "Pow6ful Minds" game, where the Cougars will help raise awareness of mental health by wearing green throughout their uniforms.
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 –
Along with the 12 hits, the Cougars (27-15, 4-6 AAC) stole seven bases on the night, which tied a program record for most stolen bases in a game set in 2012. Houston had four players tally multiple-hits in the five-inning contest against the Huskies (15-22, 4-6 AAC), but none bigger than sophomore infielder Tierrrah Williams, who blasted two home runs and tied a career-high five RBIs.
Senior outfielder Maya Thomas, junior outfielder Lindsey Stewart and junior infielder Arielle James rounded out those that tallied two hits on the night. Stewart also stole a career-high three bases, as Thomas' three stolen bases tied her career mark.
KEY INNINGS
1st | The Cougars wasted no time showing off their offensive power, as the first three batters in Houston's lineup reached base in the bottom of the first to quickly put the Cougars ahead 2-0. After back-to-back outs slowed the momentum, sophomore infielder Tierrah Williams sent a moonshot over the centerfield wall with junior infielder Arielle James on base to put Houston ahead 4-0 going into the second.
2nd | After senior catcher Brooke Vannoy led the inning off with a triple, junior outfielder Lindsey Stewart singled her home to stretch the Cougar led to five. Once James collected her second hit of the day that brought around Stewart, a walk from senior first baseman Savannah Heebner put a pair of runners on for Williams. Williams then stepped up to the plated and hit a rocket past the left field fence to give Houston a 9-0 advantage.
5th | Freshman pitcher Rachel Hertenberger came out of the bullpen to relieve senior pitcher Presley Bell and recorded a perfect fifth inning, having struck out the final two batters she faced to cement the 9-0 win for Houston.
OFFENSIVE PRODUCTION
Tierrah Williams | 2-2, 2 HR, 5 RBIs
Arielle James | 2-3, 2 RBIs, 2R
Lindsey Stewart | 2-2, RBI, 2 R, 3 SB
Maya Thomas | 2-2, 3 SB
Bethany Busch | 1-1 (first career-hit)
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Presley Bell (W, 9-2) | 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB
Rachel Hertenberger | 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 Ks
Houston looks to seal the series win against UConn on Saturday, as the two squads will face off at 2 p.m. Saturday also marks Houston's "Pow6ful Minds" game, where the Cougars will help raise awareness of mental health by wearing green throughout their uniforms.
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: Bell, Presley (9-2)
L: OLSON, Marybeth (9-8)
Batting:
3B: Vannoy, Brooke 1
HR: Williams, Tierrah 2
RBI: Stewart-Vaughn, Lindsey 1 ; Barker, Sarah 1 ; James, Arielle 2 ; Williams, Tierrah 5
SH: Barker, Sarah 1 ; Heebner, Savannah 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Stewart-Vaughn, Lindsey 2 ; Barker, Sarah 1 ; James, Arielle 2 ; Heebner, Savannah 1 ; Williams, Tierrah 2 ; Vannoy, Brooke 1
SB: Stewart-Vaughn, Lindsey 3 ; Thomas, Maya 3 ; Howie, Aspen 1
HBP: Odneal, Abby 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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Players Mentioned
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