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Wednesday, April 10
Austin, Texas
6 p.m.
University of Houston
at
Texas
Houston Travels to No. 11/11 Texas for Midweek
4/9/2019 3:43:00 PM | Softball
Cougars look to improve on 7-0 mark in midweeks
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team steps out of American Athletic Conference play to visit Austin, Texas, on Wednesday for a midweek contest against No. 11/11 Texas.
Despite the Longhorns holding the all-time series lead over Houston, the Cougars came out on top the last time the two teams played each other, as Houston looks to capitalize on that 3-1 victory from a year ago.
The Cougars seek to win back-to-back games against the Longhorns for the first time since 2008. That same season, Houston won a program record 54 games in route to hosting a Super Regional in the NCAA Tournament.
At Texas
Last Time Out
Prior to traveling to Tulsa for a three-game conference series, the Cougars opened the week with a 6-0 shutout victory over Lamar. The win improved Houston's record to 7-0 on the year in midweek games, as the Cougars moved to 9-0 on the year against schools from the state of Texas.
In the victory, Houston posted 11 hits, marking the ninth time this season the Cougars have surpassed the 10-hit plateau in a game. By blanking Lamar, the Cougars also tallied their 14th shutout of the year and first combined shutout, with freshman pitcher Rachel Hertenberger earning the win.
Despite falling the first two games against the Golden Hurricane, the Cougars bounced back and took the series finale 4-3. The win saw senior pitcher Presley Bell show her leadership and maturity in the circle to earn her eighth win of the year, while senior outfielder Sarah Barker continued her hot stretch, recording three hits in the contest.
On the week, Barker bolstered a scorching .667 batting average to go along with a home run. In her four appearances, she posted three multiple-hit games, including a pair of three-hit performances. As a result of her outings, Barker was named to the American Weekly Honor Roll for the third time this season.
Win the State
Houston has proven its worth as one of the best in the entire state, having posted a 9-0 record this season against Texas schools, with matchups against Texas State and Sam Houston State remaining the on the schedule. 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 7-0 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.
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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Despite the Longhorns holding the all-time series lead over Houston, the Cougars came out on top the last time the two teams played each other, as Houston looks to capitalize on that 3-1 victory from a year ago.
The Cougars seek to win back-to-back games against the Longhorns for the first time since 2008. That same season, Houston won a program record 54 games in route to hosting a Super Regional in the NCAA Tournament.
At Texas
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Last Time Out
Prior to traveling to Tulsa for a three-game conference series, the Cougars opened the week with a 6-0 shutout victory over Lamar. The win improved Houston's record to 7-0 on the year in midweek games, as the Cougars moved to 9-0 on the year against schools from the state of Texas.
In the victory, Houston posted 11 hits, marking the ninth time this season the Cougars have surpassed the 10-hit plateau in a game. By blanking Lamar, the Cougars also tallied their 14th shutout of the year and first combined shutout, with freshman pitcher Rachel Hertenberger earning the win.
Despite falling the first two games against the Golden Hurricane, the Cougars bounced back and took the series finale 4-3. The win saw senior pitcher Presley Bell show her leadership and maturity in the circle to earn her eighth win of the year, while senior outfielder Sarah Barker continued her hot stretch, recording three hits in the contest.
On the week, Barker bolstered a scorching .667 batting average to go along with a home run. In her four appearances, she posted three multiple-hit games, including a pair of three-hit performances. As a result of her outings, Barker was named to the American Weekly Honor Roll for the third time this season.
Win the State
Houston has proven its worth as one of the best in the entire state, having posted a 9-0 record this season against Texas schools, with matchups against Texas State and Sam Houston State remaining the on the schedule. 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 7-0 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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