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Houston Falls in Weekend Finale to Texas Tech
4/28/2024 1:37:00 PM | Softball
Cougars come up short against in-state rival Red Raiders
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball program dropped the rubber match to Texas Tech, 5-2, at Cougar Softball Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Graduate Taylor Edwards (3-3) took the loss for Houston (24-26, 4-20 Big 12), allowing four runs (two earned) in 1.2 innings in the circle. Maddy Wright (11-7) picked up the victory, improving Texas Tech to 28-17 on the year with an 8-13 mark in Big 12 play.
Player Highlights
● Lair Beatuae: 1-3, R
● Bree Cantu: 1-2, RBI, BB, 2B
● Turiya Coleman: 1-3, RBI
Game Highlights
● Junior Lair Beautae tied Houston's single-season runs record with her 52nd of the season. She scored eight runs this weekend.
● With a walk in the game to bring her season total to 38, graduate Bree Cantu moved into a tie for sixth on Houston's single-season base on balls list.
Key Innings
2nd | Texas Tech grabbed the lead with four runs in the second. A double off the bat of Kennedy Crites pushed home the first runner of the inning while Crites later scored on a single through the left side. An error later in the inning that resulted in the ball going out of play plated another pair of runners to give the Red Raiders a 4-0 edge.
6th | After the Red Raiders added another run on an error in the fifth, Houston answered in the home half of the sixth. A pair of singles and an error put a pair of Cougars in scoring position. Junior Turiya Coleman put Houston on the board, driving home Beautae with a groundout. Graduate Bree Cantu added another with an RBI double to shrink the deficit to 5-2.
UP NEXT
The Cougars wrap up their nonconference schedule with a road game at Sam Houston on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Following the midweek, Houston concludes the regular season with a three-game weekend series at Baylor starting May 3.
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. 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 (3-3) took the loss for Houston (24-26, 4-20 Big 12), allowing four runs (two earned) in 1.2 innings in the circle. Maddy Wright (11-7) picked up the victory, improving Texas Tech to 28-17 on the year with an 8-13 mark in Big 12 play.
Player Highlights
● Lair Beatuae: 1-3, R
● Bree Cantu: 1-2, RBI, BB, 2B
● Turiya Coleman: 1-3, RBI
Game Highlights
● Junior Lair Beautae tied Houston's single-season runs record with her 52nd of the season. She scored eight runs this weekend.
● With a walk in the game to bring her season total to 38, graduate Bree Cantu moved into a tie for sixth on Houston's single-season base on balls list.
Key Innings
2nd | Texas Tech grabbed the lead with four runs in the second. A double off the bat of Kennedy Crites pushed home the first runner of the inning while Crites later scored on a single through the left side. An error later in the inning that resulted in the ball going out of play plated another pair of runners to give the Red Raiders a 4-0 edge.
6th | After the Red Raiders added another run on an error in the fifth, Houston answered in the home half of the sixth. A pair of singles and an error put a pair of Cougars in scoring position. Junior Turiya Coleman put Houston on the board, driving home Beautae with a groundout. Graduate Bree Cantu added another with an RBI double to shrink the deficit to 5-2.
UP NEXT
The Cougars wrap up their nonconference schedule with a road game at Sam Houston on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Following the midweek, Houston concludes the regular season with a three-game weekend series at Baylor starting May 3.
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. 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.
− UHCougars.com −
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Maddy Wright (11-7)
L: Edwards, Taylor (3-3)
Batting:
2B: Kennedy Crites 1
RBI: Riley Love 1 ; Kennedy Crites 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Arriana Villa 1 ; Riley Love 1 ; Logan Halleman 1 ; Raegan Jennings 1 ; Kennedy Crites 1
SB: Logan Halleman 1 ; Demi Elder 1
HBP: Riley Love 1
Batting:
2B: Cantu, Bree 1
RBI: Coleman, Turiya 1 ; Cantu, Bree 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Beautae, Lair 1 ; Wilkins, Jordee 1
Game Leaders
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Players Mentioned
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