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Houston Falls in Series Opener to #2/#2 Oklahoma
4/19/2024 9:32:00 PM | Softball
Cougars come up short against Sooners on Friday night
NORMAN, Okla. – The University of Houston Softball team dropped the series opener to #2/#2 Oklahoma, 8-0, in six innings at Love's Field on Friday night.
Graduate Taylor Edwards (3-2) received the loss in the circle for Houston (23-21, 3-16 Big 12), allowing three runs in two innings. Oklahoma's (40-4, 16-3 Big 12) Kelly Maxwell (14-1) spun five scoreless innings to pick up the victory.
Player Highlights
● Bethany Aguilar: 1-1, BB
● Shelby Smith: 1-2
● Kennedy Thomas: 1-3
Game Highlights
● With her 32nd walk of the season, Bree Cantu moved into a tie with Katie Bush (2008) for 10th on Houston's single season list.
● Junior Turiya Coleman caught her fourth baserunner stealing of the season.
Key Innings
1st | Oklahoma jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first. A walk and a single set up a three-run home run from Alynah Torres.
3rd | The Sooners added another run to their advantage in the third. A pair of singles and a walk loaded the bases while a ground out pushed a run across for Oklahoma.
4th | With runners on the corners, Oklahoma's Torres dropped down a sacrifice bunt for her fourth RBI of the game. Two batters later, a designed double steal allowed another Sooner runner to cross, pushing Oklahoma's edge to six runs.
6th | Oklahoma clinched a run-rule win in the sixth inning. After loading the bases with one out, a pitch-clock violation completed a walk that forced a runner home and the Sooners immediately followed it up with a single that pushed the decisive run across, sealing an 8-0 win for Oklahoma.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its three-game set against Oklahoma with a 6 p.m. start on Saturday. The series wraps up with a 1 p.m., Sunday, finale. 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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Graduate Taylor Edwards (3-2) received the loss in the circle for Houston (23-21, 3-16 Big 12), allowing three runs in two innings. Oklahoma's (40-4, 16-3 Big 12) Kelly Maxwell (14-1) spun five scoreless innings to pick up the victory.
Player Highlights
● Bethany Aguilar: 1-1, BB
● Shelby Smith: 1-2
● Kennedy Thomas: 1-3
Game Highlights
● With her 32nd walk of the season, Bree Cantu moved into a tie with Katie Bush (2008) for 10th on Houston's single season list.
● Junior Turiya Coleman caught her fourth baserunner stealing of the season.
Key Innings
1st | Oklahoma jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first. A walk and a single set up a three-run home run from Alynah Torres.
3rd | The Sooners added another run to their advantage in the third. A pair of singles and a walk loaded the bases while a ground out pushed a run across for Oklahoma.
4th | With runners on the corners, Oklahoma's Torres dropped down a sacrifice bunt for her fourth RBI of the game. Two batters later, a designed double steal allowed another Sooner runner to cross, pushing Oklahoma's edge to six runs.
6th | Oklahoma clinched a run-rule win in the sixth inning. After loading the bases with one out, a pitch-clock violation completed a walk that forced a runner home and the Sooners immediately followed it up with a single that pushed the decisive run across, sealing an 8-0 win for Oklahoma.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its three-game set against Oklahoma with a 6 p.m. start on Saturday. The series wraps up with a 1 p.m., Sunday, finale. 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: Maxwell, Kelly (14-1)
L: Edwards, Taylor (3-2)
Batting:
HR: Torres, Alynah 1
RBI: Coleman, Jayda 1 ; Torres, Alynah 4 ; Sanders, Cydney 2
SH: Torres, Alynah 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Coleman, Jayda 1 ; Jennings, Tiare 1 ; Hansen, Kinzie 3 ; Torres, Alynah 2 ; Lilio, Quincee 1
SB: Hansen, Kinzie 1 ; Coor, Hannah 1
CS: Parker, Ella 1
HBP: Brito, Alyssa 1
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