University of Houston Athletics
Murray Tabs American Conference Player of the Week
5/15/2023 1:18:00 PM | Baseball
Junior utility player dons award after monumental week
IRVING, Texas – Junior utility player Justin Murray earned his first American Athletic Conference Player of the Week award the conference announced Monday.Â
Murray aided the Cougars to a 3-1 week and maintained first place in The American's standings by hitting .556 (10-18) with six runs scored, one double, one home run and seven RBI for the week. He also earned a win and a save from the mound in two relief outings during a sweep over Tulane.
This is Houston's third player of the week award this season.Â
UP NEXT:
The Cougars will complete their season-long series against Sam Houston on Tuesday with a game at Constellation Stadium in Sugar Land, Texas. The series is currently tied 1-1 and Tuesday's game will be the deciding game of the Don Sanders Cup. Â The game will have a live radio broadcast on The Varsity Network.
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Houston Baseball flex plan packs and single-game tickets are on sale for the 2023 season. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 713-G0-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.
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Fans are invited to join The Dugout Club to directly support Houston Baseball. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the Dugout Club, text UHBASEBALL to 71777, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.Â
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Murray aided the Cougars to a 3-1 week and maintained first place in The American's standings by hitting .556 (10-18) with six runs scored, one double, one home run and seven RBI for the week. He also earned a win and a save from the mound in two relief outings during a sweep over Tulane.
This is Houston's third player of the week award this season.Â
UP NEXT:
The Cougars will complete their season-long series against Sam Houston on Tuesday with a game at Constellation Stadium in Sugar Land, Texas. The series is currently tied 1-1 and Tuesday's game will be the deciding game of the Don Sanders Cup. Â The game will have a live radio broadcast on The Varsity Network.
Â
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball flex plan packs and single-game tickets are on sale for the 2023 season. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 713-G0-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
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 DUGOUT CLUB Â
Fans are invited to join The Dugout Club to directly support Houston Baseball. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the Dugout Club, text UHBASEBALL to 71777, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.Â
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STAY CONNECTED Â
Fans can receive updates by following UHCougarBB 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 Cougar Baseball. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarbb.
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