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Friday, February 21
Houston
4:30 p.m.
University of Houston
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Syracuse
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2/20/2020 4:09:00 PM | Softball
Cougars welcome another top-25 team
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team wraps up its 15-game homestand to start the 2020 campaign when the Cougars host the Houston Challenge from Feb. 21-23 at Cougar Softball Stadium.
This weekend features Houston competing in its third game against a nationally ranked opponent, as the Cougars will square up against No. 20/20 Texas Tech. Rounding out the field of competition is Syracuse, Princeton, Louisiana Tech and No. 20/20 Texas Tech.
Last time out, Houston slugged its way to an 11-3 victory over Sam Houston State, where the Cougars launched four home runs. The offensive outburst also included a pair of doubles against the Bearkats.
Houston Challenge
Friday, Feb. 21
Some of Houston's most explosive innings have come in the third frame, as the Cougars have outscored their opponents 20-6 in the third inning this season. The Cougars have scored three or more runs in a single inning nine times this season, and of those nine, three have taken place in the third inning.
What Can Brown Do For you?
Taking over behind the dish this season is sophomore catcher Kati Ray Brown, who has made the most of her opportunities through the team's first two weeks of the 2020 campaign. A third generation Houston Cougar Athlete, Brown's five home runs on the year not only leads the team but is also most in the American Athletic Conference.
Entering this weekend, Brown's .960 slugging percentage sits atop of the conference and sits amongst the best in the nation, ranking No. 36.
Be'LEE'ving In Herself
It didn't take long for freshman pitcher Megan Lee to get herself acclimated to the collegiate level, making her presence in the circle felt immediately. Enrolling at semester break paid dividends for the rookie, who has showed her versatility as a starter and a reliever, collecting a couple of saves and a win in her first weekend in a Houston uniform.
After coming out of the bullpen and earning the first save of her career to seal the season-opening win over UMass Lowell (2/7), Lee stepped into the circle the following day and tossed a complete-game victory against Fordham (2/8), where she surrendered just three hits in the win. That Sunday found the rookie enter the game in relief again to cement the win over Northwestern State (2/9) for her second save of the weekend.
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SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2020 season are on sale now and can be purchased here for $90. Fans can also purchase a 10-game flex plan for $60 or a 20-game flex plan for $90.
JOIN DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. For information about the Diamond Club, click here, or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH.
– UHCougars.com –
This weekend features Houston competing in its third game against a nationally ranked opponent, as the Cougars will square up against No. 20/20 Texas Tech. Rounding out the field of competition is Syracuse, Princeton, Louisiana Tech and No. 20/20 Texas Tech.
Last time out, Houston slugged its way to an 11-3 victory over Sam Houston State, where the Cougars launched four home runs. The offensive outburst also included a pair of doubles against the Bearkats.
Houston Challenge
Friday, Feb. 21
- 6 p.m. | Houston vs. Syracuse | Live Stats | Watch
- 4:30 p.m. | Houston vs. Texas Tech | Live Stats | Watch
- 7 p.m. | Houston vs. Princeton | Live Stats | Watch
- 2 p.m. | Houston vs. Louisiana Tech | Live Stats | Wach
Some of Houston's most explosive innings have come in the third frame, as the Cougars have outscored their opponents 20-6 in the third inning this season. The Cougars have scored three or more runs in a single inning nine times this season, and of those nine, three have taken place in the third inning.
What Can Brown Do For you?
Taking over behind the dish this season is sophomore catcher Kati Ray Brown, who has made the most of her opportunities through the team's first two weeks of the 2020 campaign. A third generation Houston Cougar Athlete, Brown's five home runs on the year not only leads the team but is also most in the American Athletic Conference.
Entering this weekend, Brown's .960 slugging percentage sits atop of the conference and sits amongst the best in the nation, ranking No. 36.
Be'LEE'ving In Herself
It didn't take long for freshman pitcher Megan Lee to get herself acclimated to the collegiate level, making her presence in the circle felt immediately. Enrolling at semester break paid dividends for the rookie, who has showed her versatility as a starter and a reliever, collecting a couple of saves and a win in her first weekend in a Houston uniform.
After coming out of the bullpen and earning the first save of her career to seal the season-opening win over UMass Lowell (2/7), Lee stepped into the circle the following day and tossed a complete-game victory against Fordham (2/8), where she surrendered just three hits in the win. That Sunday found the rookie enter the game in relief again to cement the win over Northwestern State (2/9) for her second save of the weekend.
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter and Instagram at UHCougarSB, and "Like" UHCougarSB on Facebook.
Season tickets for the 2020 season are on sale now and can be purchased here for $90. Fans can also purchase a 10-game flex plan for $60 or a 20-game flex plan for $90.
Fans can support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. For information about the Diamond Club, click here, or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH.
– UHCougars.com –
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