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Brown Named The American Player of the Week
3/2/2020 1:23:00 PM | Softball
Sophomore catcher earns first weekly honor of her career
HOUSTON – University of Houston Softball sophomore catcher Kati Ray Brown was named American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. The award is the first of her career and the third weekly honor for the Cougars this season.
Brown led the Cougars to a 4-1 record on the week, having played an intricate part during the team's 11-game winning streak. In five games, the Sugar Land, Texas, native bolstered a .583 batting average, posted a 1.333 slugging percentage and launched three home runs, extending her conference lead to nine this season.
In Houston's first matchup with UTEP, Brown set a career-high with four RBIs in the game, as her 2-for-2 performance paced the Cougars to their season-high 14-run outburst. Brown followed that outing the next day and tied her career-high four RBIs with one swing of the bat with the first grand slam of her career.
Against UNLV, Brown connected on her third home run of the weekend to not only stretch her conference lead in the category but to also extend Houston's six-game home run streak, a mark that had not been reached since 2014. Brown capped the weekend with her third multiple-hit performance, collecting a pair of hits in the contest with New Mexico State.
This year, Brown has recorded nine home runs, a mark that sits atop The American and is tied for fourth in the country. Her .939 slugging percentage is also best in the conference and ranks 16th in the nation.
ON DECK
Houston has a break in action and returns to the field on March 10, when the Cougars host Baylor for a doubleheader at Cougar Softball Stadium. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m.
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 –
Brown led the Cougars to a 4-1 record on the week, having played an intricate part during the team's 11-game winning streak. In five games, the Sugar Land, Texas, native bolstered a .583 batting average, posted a 1.333 slugging percentage and launched three home runs, extending her conference lead to nine this season.
In Houston's first matchup with UTEP, Brown set a career-high with four RBIs in the game, as her 2-for-2 performance paced the Cougars to their season-high 14-run outburst. Brown followed that outing the next day and tied her career-high four RBIs with one swing of the bat with the first grand slam of her career.
Against UNLV, Brown connected on her third home run of the weekend to not only stretch her conference lead in the category but to also extend Houston's six-game home run streak, a mark that had not been reached since 2014. Brown capped the weekend with her third multiple-hit performance, collecting a pair of hits in the contest with New Mexico State.
This year, Brown has recorded nine home runs, a mark that sits atop The American and is tied for fourth in the country. Her .939 slugging percentage is also best in the conference and ranks 16th in the nation.
Houston has a break in action and returns to the field on March 10, when the Cougars host Baylor for a doubleheader at Cougar Softball Stadium. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m.
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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