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Friday, March 22
Houston
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University of Houston
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Softball Drops Weekend Opener to rv/rv Kansas
3/22/2024 11:24:00 PM | Softball
Two homers not enough to push Cougars past Jayhawks
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball program lost the series-opener, 4-3, to rv/rv Kansas at Cougar Softball Stadium on Friday evening.
Paris Lehman (5-3) took the loss for the Cougars (19-10, 2-5 Big 12), allowing four runs on five hits in 5.1 innings in the circle. Kasey Hamilton (8-5) earned the win for Kansas (20-8-1, 5-2 Big 12) after throwing a complete game for the Jayhawks.
Player Highlights
Game Highlights
Key Innings
1st | Kansas took an early lead in the game with the second batter of the game, Lyric Moore, hitting a solo home run to left field.
4th | The Jayhawks added another run in the top of the fourth with another solo homer, this time off the bat of Hailey Cripe.
The Cougars answered with their own pair of homers in the bottom of the frame. After graduate Bree Cantu reached on a walk, Coleman tied the game with a towering home run to right field. Immediately after, Smith gave Houston the lead with a solo blast to center for her second homer of the year.
6th | Kansas clinched the win in the sixth. After the second batter of the inning reached on a single, Cripe hit her second homer of the game to put the Jayhawks in front for good, earning a 4-3 win.
UP NEXT
The Cougars continue the series at 2 p.m., Saturday, before a noon, Sunday, weekend finale. Both games will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
BUY TICKETS
Tickets for the 2024 softball season are available now. This year's home slate features 30 games, including five Big 12 Conference series. Season tickets cost $120, or just $4 per game, and include all neutral site games at Cougar Softball Stadium. Click here to ensure you don't miss any of the action during the Cougars' inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference!
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Softball by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Diamond Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Softball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSB on X, formerly known as 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.
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Paris Lehman (5-3) took the loss for the Cougars (19-10, 2-5 Big 12), allowing four runs on five hits in 5.1 innings in the circle. Kasey Hamilton (8-5) earned the win for Kansas (20-8-1, 5-2 Big 12) after throwing a complete game for the Jayhawks.
Player Highlights
- Turiya Coleman: 1-3, R, 2 RBI, HR
- Shelby Smith: 2-3, R, RBI, HR; 1.2 IP, H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 SO
- Bree Cantu: 0-1, R, 2 BB
- Paris Lehman: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO
Game Highlights
- Junior Lair Beautae has reached in 14 straight games, a new season-high for the Cougars, while Smith's streak of games reaching base was extended to 11.
- Smith posted her 33rd career multi-hit game.
- Junior Turiya Coleman recorded her ninth multi-RBI game of the season.
- Houston hit back-to-back home runs for the third time this season.
Key Innings
1st | Kansas took an early lead in the game with the second batter of the game, Lyric Moore, hitting a solo home run to left field.
4th | The Jayhawks added another run in the top of the fourth with another solo homer, this time off the bat of Hailey Cripe.
The Cougars answered with their own pair of homers in the bottom of the frame. After graduate Bree Cantu reached on a walk, Coleman tied the game with a towering home run to right field. Immediately after, Smith gave Houston the lead with a solo blast to center for her second homer of the year.
6th | Kansas clinched the win in the sixth. After the second batter of the inning reached on a single, Cripe hit her second homer of the game to put the Jayhawks in front for good, earning a 4-3 win.
UP NEXT
The Cougars continue the series at 2 p.m., Saturday, before a noon, Sunday, weekend finale. Both games will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
BUY TICKETS
Tickets for the 2024 softball season are available now. This year's home slate features 30 games, including five Big 12 Conference series. Season tickets cost $120, or just $4 per game, and include all neutral site games at Cougar Softball Stadium. Click here to ensure you don't miss any of the action during the Cougars' inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference!
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Softball by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Diamond Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Softball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSB on X, formerly known as 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.
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