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Friday, February 28
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University of Houston
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Houston Takes Hot Start on the Road
2/27/2020 12:47:00 PM | Softball
Cougars enter weekend with seven-game winning streak
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team puts its seven-game winning to the test this weekend, as the Cougars travel to Las Vegas for the Boyd Gaming Classic from Feb. 28 – March 1.
Through the course of the three-day event, the Cougars will play five games, squaring up against host-UNLV, New Mexico State and UTEP. With a live stream only available for the contest with UNLV, fans are encouraged to receive in-game updates on Twitter by following @UHCougarSB.
Houston is coming off an undefeated week that saw a midweek victory over Sam Houston State and a perfect weekend at the Houston Challenge, which included an upset over then No. 20/20 Texas Tech.
During the Cougars' seven-game winning streak, Houston has outscored its opponents 47-8, having erupted with three 11-run performances and launching 13 home runs in the process. That same stretch has seen Houston's pitching staff post a 1.43 ERA, which has included a pair of shutouts and another two games holding the opposition to just one run.
Boyd Gaming Classic
Friday, Feb. 28
Not only has the Houston offense come out firing this season, but the Cougars have pounded their opponents in the opening innings. Heading into this weekend, the Cougars are outscoring their opposition 46-21 in the first three innings.
The opening frame for Houston has proven to be a valuable one for the team, as the Cougars are 5-0 on the year when they score in the first inning. Overall, Houston is 8-1 when scoring first.
Some of Houston's most explosive innings have come in the third frame, as the Cougars have outscored their opponents 27-7 in the third inning this season. In fact, of the 14 times the Cougars have scored three or more runs in an inning, five have come in the third inning.
Queen of Diamonds
Through the first three weeks of her final campaign in a Houston uniform, senior infielder Sarah Queen has made her mark with her .408 batting average that leads the team and sits sixth in the American Athletic Conference.
Aside from her average, Queen has also shown her versatility at the plate, ranking inside the top-five in the conference in hits (20), slugging percentage (.776), on-base percentage (.482) and RBIs (19). Her seven doubles on the year is also eighth-best in the entire nation.
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 three weeks of the 2020 campaign. A third generation Houston Cougar Athlete, Brown's six home runs on the year not only leads the team but is also tied for most in the American Athletic Conference.
Entering this weekend, Brown's .811 slugging percentage sits atop of the conference and sits amongst the best in the nation, ranking No. 73.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter and Instagram at UHCougarSB, and "Like" UHCougarSB on Facebook.
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 –
Through the course of the three-day event, the Cougars will play five games, squaring up against host-UNLV, New Mexico State and UTEP. With a live stream only available for the contest with UNLV, fans are encouraged to receive in-game updates on Twitter by following @UHCougarSB.
Houston is coming off an undefeated week that saw a midweek victory over Sam Houston State and a perfect weekend at the Houston Challenge, which included an upset over then No. 20/20 Texas Tech.
During the Cougars' seven-game winning streak, Houston has outscored its opponents 47-8, having erupted with three 11-run performances and launching 13 home runs in the process. That same stretch has seen Houston's pitching staff post a 1.43 ERA, which has included a pair of shutouts and another two games holding the opposition to just one run.
Boyd Gaming Classic
Friday, Feb. 28
- Noon | Houston vs. UTEP | Live Stats
- 2:30 p.m. | Houston vs. New Mexico State | Live Stats
- 2:30 p.m. | Houston vs. UTEP | Live Stats
- 7:30 p.m. | Houston at UNLV | Live Stats | Watch
- 11 a.m. | Houston vs. New Mexico State | Live Stats
Not only has the Houston offense come out firing this season, but the Cougars have pounded their opponents in the opening innings. Heading into this weekend, the Cougars are outscoring their opposition 46-21 in the first three innings.
The opening frame for Houston has proven to be a valuable one for the team, as the Cougars are 5-0 on the year when they score in the first inning. Overall, Houston is 8-1 when scoring first.
Some of Houston's most explosive innings have come in the third frame, as the Cougars have outscored their opponents 27-7 in the third inning this season. In fact, of the 14 times the Cougars have scored three or more runs in an inning, five have come in the third inning.
Queen of Diamonds
Through the first three weeks of her final campaign in a Houston uniform, senior infielder Sarah Queen has made her mark with her .408 batting average that leads the team and sits sixth in the American Athletic Conference.
Aside from her average, Queen has also shown her versatility at the plate, ranking inside the top-five in the conference in hits (20), slugging percentage (.776), on-base percentage (.482) and RBIs (19). Her seven doubles on the year is also eighth-best in the entire nation.
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 three weeks of the 2020 campaign. A third generation Houston Cougar Athlete, Brown's six home runs on the year not only leads the team but is also tied for most in the American Athletic Conference.
Entering this weekend, Brown's .811 slugging percentage sits atop of the conference and sits amongst the best in the nation, ranking No. 73.
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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