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Cougars Drop Series Finale to #2/#2 Oklahoma
4/21/2024 3:12:00 PM | Softball
Houston falls in the closing game of the weekend
NORMAN, Okla. – The University of Houston Softball team lost in the final game of the series to #2/#2 Oklahoma, 5-0, at Love's Field on Sunday afternoon.
Sophomore Tamya Waiters (4-4) received the decision while Cougars moved to 23-23 overall with a 3-18 record in Big 12 play. Kierston Deal improved to 10-1 on the year for Oklahoma (42-4, 18-3 Big 12) after tossing a complete-game shutout in the circle.
Player Highlights
● Bree Cantu: 1-2, BB
● Turiya Coleman: 1-3
Game Highlights
● Graduate Bree Cantu picked up her 34th walk of the season, tying her with Laurie Wagner (2006) for ninth on Houston's single-season list.
● Junior Turiya Coleman posted her 45th hit of the year.
Key Innings
1st | Oklahoma snagged an early edge in the series finale. A double and walk put two runners on for the Sooners and Alyssa Brito used a triple to drive both runs home, clinching a 2-0 lead for Oklahoma after one.
2nd | The Sooners added another pair of runs in the second. With a pair of runners on base, Oklahoma capitalized on an error on a fly ball to left field to score both Tiare Jennings and Ella Parker.
5th | Oklahoma added an additional insurance run in the fifth. Parker used her second double of the game to drive in Rylie Boone, capping the scoring and sealing a 5-0 win for the Sooners.
UP NEXT
Houston continues a four-game road swing with a trip to College Station, Texas, on Tuesday for a midweek tilt against #11/#12 Texas A&M. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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.
Sophomore Tamya Waiters (4-4) received the decision while Cougars moved to 23-23 overall with a 3-18 record in Big 12 play. Kierston Deal improved to 10-1 on the year for Oklahoma (42-4, 18-3 Big 12) after tossing a complete-game shutout in the circle.
Player Highlights
● Bree Cantu: 1-2, BB
● Turiya Coleman: 1-3
Game Highlights
● Graduate Bree Cantu picked up her 34th walk of the season, tying her with Laurie Wagner (2006) for ninth on Houston's single-season list.
● Junior Turiya Coleman posted her 45th hit of the year.
Key Innings
1st | Oklahoma snagged an early edge in the series finale. A double and walk put two runners on for the Sooners and Alyssa Brito used a triple to drive both runs home, clinching a 2-0 lead for Oklahoma after one.
2nd | The Sooners added another pair of runs in the second. With a pair of runners on base, Oklahoma capitalized on an error on a fly ball to left field to score both Tiare Jennings and Ella Parker.
5th | Oklahoma added an additional insurance run in the fifth. Parker used her second double of the game to drive in Rylie Boone, capping the scoring and sealing a 5-0 win for the Sooners.
UP NEXT
Houston continues a four-game road swing with a trip to College Station, Texas, on Tuesday for a midweek tilt against #11/#12 Texas A&M. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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: Deal, Kierston (10-1)
L: Waiters, Tamya (4-4)
Batting:
2B: Parker, Ella 2 ; Brito, Alyssa 1
3B: Brito, Alyssa 1
RBI: Parker, Ella 1 ; Brito, Alyssa 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Parker, Ella 2 ; Jennings, Tiare 1 ; Coleman, Jayda 1 ; Boone, Rylie 1
SB: Coleman, Jayda 1 ; Pickering, Kasidi 1
Game Leaders
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