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University of Houston Athletics
Friday, March 3
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Noon
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Softball Splits Results in Day One at Sun Devil Classic
3/3/2023 5:34:00 PM | Softball
Houston rallied for a run-rule win against Charlotte (rv) following a loss to New Mexico
TEMPE, Ariz. – The University of Houston softball team rallied in its second game of the day, cruising to a 11-3 run-rule win against Charlotte, who is receiving votes in the NFCA Coaches Poll, after a 7-1 loss in the Sun Devil Classic opener to New Mexico on Friday afternoon at Farrington Stadium.
Turiya Coleman and Emma Robertson both hit home runs for Houston (10-8) in the doubleheader. Coleman leads the team with four, while Robertson hit her second of the year. Coleman finished the day 4 for 7 with three extra base hits, while LA Matthews, earning the start at designated player in game two, finished 3 for 4.
GAME ONE – NEW MEXICO 7, HOUSTON 1
Houston jumped on the board in the second inning with Baylea Myers singling down the right field line to score Amanda Carden and put the Cougars up 1-0.
New Mexico (8-10) took the lead in the third with a pair of singles, driving home two runs to make the score 2-1 in favor or the Lobos.
New Mexico added two additional runs in the fifth and three runs in the sixth to earn the 7-1 win.
Coleman ended the game 2 for 3 with a double and a walk in the game, her first start behind the plate this season, while Myers finished 1 for 3 with an RBI.
GAME TWO – HOUSTON 11, CHARLOTTE 3 (6 Innings)
The Cougars offense rebounded exceptionally in game two of the afternoon. Houston used five hits to score six runs capped by a three-run blast off the bat of Robertson. All six runs came with two outs in the inning, sparked by a two-out, bases empty single by Matthews.
Houston kept firing on all cylinders in the second inning as Coleman doubled to start the inning and was driven home by another Matthews single. Matthews later scored on a fielders choice and Britaney Shaw scored on a Paige Husley double to put the Cougars up 9-0 over Charlotte.
Coleman's hot day continued, hitting a solo home run to center field in the third to extend Houston's lead to 10.
Charlotte inched back, plating three on a pair of homers between the fourth and fifth innings to cut Houston's lead to 10-3.
Kenna Wilkey shut the door on a Charlotte comeback, keeping them off the board in the sixth inning. Houston took the run-rule victory in the bottom of the frame as Katy Repa singled home Bella Farina for the 11-3 win.
Hulsey and Robertson both finished with three RBIs in the game,
NOTABLES
- The six-run first inning against Charlotte is the most runs the Cougars have scored in an inning since a six-run second inning against Memphis on April 1, 2022.
- Coleman has reached base safely in 17 of Houston's 18 games this season.
- Wilkey threw her fifth complete game of the season against Charlotte. She now has 12 at Houston and 31 in her career.
- Houston now holds a 11-5 record against Charlotte all-time.
- The victory against Charlotte was Houston's second run-rule win of the year.
UP NEXT
Houston continues play at the Sun Devil Classic with another doubleheader on Saturday. The Cougars start the day battling Michigan State at noon CT before a 2:30 p.m. CT tilt against Boise State.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Softball tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Softball. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarSB.
Turiya Coleman and Emma Robertson both hit home runs for Houston (10-8) in the doubleheader. Coleman leads the team with four, while Robertson hit her second of the year. Coleman finished the day 4 for 7 with three extra base hits, while LA Matthews, earning the start at designated player in game two, finished 3 for 4.
GAME ONE – NEW MEXICO 7, HOUSTON 1
Houston jumped on the board in the second inning with Baylea Myers singling down the right field line to score Amanda Carden and put the Cougars up 1-0.
New Mexico (8-10) took the lead in the third with a pair of singles, driving home two runs to make the score 2-1 in favor or the Lobos.
New Mexico added two additional runs in the fifth and three runs in the sixth to earn the 7-1 win.
Coleman ended the game 2 for 3 with a double and a walk in the game, her first start behind the plate this season, while Myers finished 1 for 3 with an RBI.
GAME TWO – HOUSTON 11, CHARLOTTE 3 (6 Innings)
The Cougars offense rebounded exceptionally in game two of the afternoon. Houston used five hits to score six runs capped by a three-run blast off the bat of Robertson. All six runs came with two outs in the inning, sparked by a two-out, bases empty single by Matthews.
Houston kept firing on all cylinders in the second inning as Coleman doubled to start the inning and was driven home by another Matthews single. Matthews later scored on a fielders choice and Britaney Shaw scored on a Paige Husley double to put the Cougars up 9-0 over Charlotte.
Coleman's hot day continued, hitting a solo home run to center field in the third to extend Houston's lead to 10.
Charlotte inched back, plating three on a pair of homers between the fourth and fifth innings to cut Houston's lead to 10-3.
Kenna Wilkey shut the door on a Charlotte comeback, keeping them off the board in the sixth inning. Houston took the run-rule victory in the bottom of the frame as Katy Repa singled home Bella Farina for the 11-3 win.
Hulsey and Robertson both finished with three RBIs in the game,
NOTABLES
- The six-run first inning against Charlotte is the most runs the Cougars have scored in an inning since a six-run second inning against Memphis on April 1, 2022.
- Coleman has reached base safely in 17 of Houston's 18 games this season.
- Wilkey threw her fifth complete game of the season against Charlotte. She now has 12 at Houston and 31 in her career.
- Houston now holds a 11-5 record against Charlotte all-time.
- The victory against Charlotte was Houston's second run-rule win of the year.
UP NEXT
Houston continues play at the Sun Devil Classic with another doubleheader on Saturday. The Cougars start the day battling Michigan State at noon CT before a 2:30 p.m. CT tilt against Boise State.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Softball tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Softball. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarSB.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: LINTON, Amber (5-5)
L: Edwards, Taylor (3-2)
Batting:
2B: Coleman, Turiya 1
RBI: Myers, Baylea 1
SH: Hulsey, Paige 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Carden, Amanda 1
HBP: Shaw, Britaney 1
Batting:
2B: CHAVEZ, Keyannah 1 ; GARCIA, Lauren 1
RBI: CHAVEZ, Keyannah 1 ; GARCIA, Lauren 2 ; YEATTS, Chloe 1 ; BRAMSON, Emma 2
SH: HATHOOT, Rachael 1
SF: BRAMSON, Emma 1
Base Running:
RUNS: ROBINSON, Peyton 1 ; CHAVEZ, Keyannah 2 ; HATHOOT, Rachael 2 ; GARCIA, Lauren 1 ; YEATTS, Chloe 1
SB: ROBINSON, Peyton 1
HBP: YEATTS, Chloe 1
Game Leaders
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