Tuesday, April 23
San Marcos, Texas
5:30 p.m.
University of Houston
at
Texas State
Houston Continues Road Swing at Texas State
4/22/2019 3:31:00 PM | Softball
Cougars look to extend five-game winning streak
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team continues its seven-game road swing with a midweek competition at Texas State on Tuesday. First pitch is slated for 5:30 p.m.
Despite having won seven of the last eight contests between Texas State (25-19), including two wins this season, Houston (31-15) looks to avenge its last time in San Marcos, when the Cougars fell to the Bobcats back in 2011. In the 25-game history between the two squads, the Cougars have held the longest winning streak at five games, which spanned from 2012-13.
Houston seeks to sweep its season series from Texas State, having already taken down Texas State twice this season. This would be the second time in the series' history that the Cougars sweep the season series from the Bobcats.
The Cougars enter the contest with the Bobcats on a hot streak of late, having won six of their past seven games, including five in a row. This is the second time this season Houston has put together a winning streak of at least five games.
At Texas State
With a shortened week of games played due to weather, the Cougars pulled out a perfect week after sweeping a doubleheader at Memphis to extend their conference winning streak to six games. Senior outfielder Maya Thomas led the way for Houston with her .750 batting average across both games, which included a career-high four hits in game two, resulting in earning a spot on The American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll of the second week in a row.
Senior outfielder Sarah Barker continued her hot stretch with a 4-for-7 outing against the Tigers, including three RBIs in game one, which tied her season high. Junior infielder Kelli Montgomery also had a standout performance in game two, tallying two hits and a pair of RBIs.
Oh My, Oh My
After earning three All-Conference accolades in her first three seasons, senior Maya Thomas is making a case for herself to earn the fourth All-Conference award of her career this season. Since the start of conference play on March 22, Thomas has been on an absolute tear, bolstering a .447 batting average in 17 games.
In her past 10 outings, Thomas has posted a .533 mark and has recorded five multiple-hit performances. Thomas' most recent stretch has seen her post a blistering .800 (12-for-15) average in her past five games, where she has recorded two perfect outings, including a career-high 4-for-4 game against UConn (4/20).
Win the State
Houston has proven its worth as one of the best in the entire state, having posted a 9-1 record this season against Texas schools, with matchups against Texas State and Sam Houston State remaining the on the schedule.
The Cougars won their first nine games of the season against Texas schools before Houston suffered its first loss, dropping its contest with the Texas (April 10). By the end of the season, the Cougars will have played 12 games versus opponents from the state of Texas.
Midweek, Full Success
With a total of 10 midweek games on their schedule this season, the Cougars haven't let up in their midweek competitions, as Houston possesses a 7-1 mark in games played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Some of Houston's biggest wins of the season have come in midweeks, taking down RV/RV Texas A&M before traveling to Waco, Texas, and sweeping the doubleheader against RV/-- Baylor.
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.
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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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Despite having won seven of the last eight contests between Texas State (25-19), including two wins this season, Houston (31-15) looks to avenge its last time in San Marcos, when the Cougars fell to the Bobcats back in 2011. In the 25-game history between the two squads, the Cougars have held the longest winning streak at five games, which spanned from 2012-13.
Houston seeks to sweep its season series from Texas State, having already taken down Texas State twice this season. This would be the second time in the series' history that the Cougars sweep the season series from the Bobcats.
The Cougars enter the contest with the Bobcats on a hot streak of late, having won six of their past seven games, including five in a row. This is the second time this season Houston has put together a winning streak of at least five games.
At Texas State
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With a shortened week of games played due to weather, the Cougars pulled out a perfect week after sweeping a doubleheader at Memphis to extend their conference winning streak to six games. Senior outfielder Maya Thomas led the way for Houston with her .750 batting average across both games, which included a career-high four hits in game two, resulting in earning a spot on The American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll of the second week in a row.
Senior outfielder Sarah Barker continued her hot stretch with a 4-for-7 outing against the Tigers, including three RBIs in game one, which tied her season high. Junior infielder Kelli Montgomery also had a standout performance in game two, tallying two hits and a pair of RBIs.
Oh My, Oh My
After earning three All-Conference accolades in her first three seasons, senior Maya Thomas is making a case for herself to earn the fourth All-Conference award of her career this season. Since the start of conference play on March 22, Thomas has been on an absolute tear, bolstering a .447 batting average in 17 games.
In her past 10 outings, Thomas has posted a .533 mark and has recorded five multiple-hit performances. Thomas' most recent stretch has seen her post a blistering .800 (12-for-15) average in her past five games, where she has recorded two perfect outings, including a career-high 4-for-4 game against UConn (4/20).
Win the State
Houston has proven its worth as one of the best in the entire state, having posted a 9-1 record this season against Texas schools, with matchups against Texas State and Sam Houston State remaining the on the schedule.
The Cougars won their first nine games of the season against Texas schools before Houston suffered its first loss, dropping its contest with the Texas (April 10). By the end of the season, the Cougars will have played 12 games versus opponents from the state of Texas.
Midweek, Full Success
With a total of 10 midweek games on their schedule this season, the Cougars haven't let up in their midweek competitions, as Houston possesses a 7-1 mark in games played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Some of Houston's biggest wins of the season have come in midweeks, taking down RV/RV Texas A&M before traveling to Waco, Texas, and sweeping the doubleheader against RV/-- Baylor.
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 –
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