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Houston Falls in Series Opener to BYU
3/28/2024 4:58:00 PM | Softball
Remainder of series will be played as a doubleheader on Friday starting at 3 p.m. CT
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team couldn't overcome an early deficit and defensive miscues in an 11-3, five-inning loss to BYU at Gail Miller Field on Thursday afternoon.
Paris Lehman (5-5) picked up the loss after allowing six runs (five earned) for Houston (20-13, 2-8 Big 12). BYU's (19-12, 3-7 Big 12) Gianna Mares (6-6) threw three innings for the win with Houston collecting three runs, three hits and three walks.
Player Highlights
Game Highlights
Key Innings
1st | Wasting no time, BYU erupted for seven runs in the home half of the first. The first two runners reached on a walk and an error with the lead runner scoring on a double from Huntyr Ava. A fielder's choice followed by a single drove home a pair and set the stage for a three-run home run off the bat of Keila Komoku. BYU added another three batters later as they capitalized on a Houston defensive miscue to take a 7-0 lead after one inning.
2nd | Houston answered in the top of the second. With Cantu and freshman Mikalah Nitta reaching on a walk and single, respectively, then advancing to second and third on a passed ball, graduate Jazmyn Rollin drove home Houston's first run of the game with a single to second base. Two batters later, Nitta came around to score on a ground out off the bat of junior Brooke Lorenzo.
BYU also added a run in the second as Ava singled, stole second and then scored on a single up the middle, making the score 8-2 after two.
4th | After BYU added another two runs in the bottom of the third, Houston clawed one back with a solo home run off the bat of Rollin, cutting the deficit to seven.
5th | BYU clinched a victory in the bottom of the fifth. A lead-off double and a single put runners on the corners, followed by a single from Ava that activated the run rule as BYU earned a 11-3 win.
UP NEXT
Originally scheduled for a single game each on Friday and Saturday, Houston will play a doubleheader starting at 3 p.m. CT on Friday to close out the series due to expected weather on Saturday. Both games will be streamed 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 (5-5) picked up the loss after allowing six runs (five earned) for Houston (20-13, 2-8 Big 12). BYU's (19-12, 3-7 Big 12) Gianna Mares (6-6) threw three innings for the win with Houston collecting three runs, three hits and three walks.
Player Highlights
- Jazmyn Rollin: 2-3, R, 2 RBI, HR
- Bree Cantu: 1-1, R, 2B 2 BB
Game Highlights
- Junior Turiya Coleman has reached base in seven straight games.
- Graduate Bree Cantu posted her 25th walk of the season.
- Graduate Jazmyn Rollin hit her sixth home run of the season and 46th of her career.
- Rollin posted her 50th career multi-hit game and 37th multi-RBI game.
Key Innings
1st | Wasting no time, BYU erupted for seven runs in the home half of the first. The first two runners reached on a walk and an error with the lead runner scoring on a double from Huntyr Ava. A fielder's choice followed by a single drove home a pair and set the stage for a three-run home run off the bat of Keila Komoku. BYU added another three batters later as they capitalized on a Houston defensive miscue to take a 7-0 lead after one inning.
2nd | Houston answered in the top of the second. With Cantu and freshman Mikalah Nitta reaching on a walk and single, respectively, then advancing to second and third on a passed ball, graduate Jazmyn Rollin drove home Houston's first run of the game with a single to second base. Two batters later, Nitta came around to score on a ground out off the bat of junior Brooke Lorenzo.
BYU also added a run in the second as Ava singled, stole second and then scored on a single up the middle, making the score 8-2 after two.
4th | After BYU added another two runs in the bottom of the third, Houston clawed one back with a solo home run off the bat of Rollin, cutting the deficit to seven.
5th | BYU clinched a victory in the bottom of the fifth. A lead-off double and a single put runners on the corners, followed by a single from Ava that activated the run rule as BYU earned a 11-3 win.
UP NEXT
Originally scheduled for a single game each on Friday and Saturday, Houston will play a doubleheader starting at 3 p.m. CT on Friday to close out the series due to expected weather on Saturday. Both games will be streamed 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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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Mares, Gianna (6-6)
L: Lehman, Paris (5-5)
Batting:
2B: Cantu, Bree 1
HR: Rollin, Jazmyn 1
RBI: Rollin, Jazmyn 2 ; Lorenzo, Brooke 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cantu, Bree 1 ; Nitta, Mikalah 1 ; Rollin, Jazmyn 1
HBP: Coleman, Turiya 1
Batting:
2B: Agbayani, Ailana 1 ; Ava, Huntyr 1
HR: Kamoku, Keila 1
RBI: Agbayani, Ailana 1 ; Zavodnik, Violet 2 ; Ava, Huntyr 2 ; Owens, Lily 1 ; Udall, Maddie 2 ; Kamoku, Keila 3
Base Running:
RUNS: Agbayani, Ailana 3 ; Bejarano, Maddie 1 ; Ava, Huntyr 1 ; Bennett, Lexie 1 ; Owens, Lily 1 ; Udall, Maddie 1 ; Kamoku, Keila 1 ; Gillespie, Abbey 1 ; Simmons, Macy 1
SB: Zavodnik, Violet 1 ; Bennett, Lexie 1
CS: Madrigal, Lyndsey 1
HBP: Ava, Huntyr 1 ; Morrow, Hailey 1
Game Leaders
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