Sunday, April 7
Houston
11 a.m.
University of Houston
2
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10
Oklahoma State
Softball Drops Weekend Finale to #7/#6 Oklahoma State
4/7/2024 2:11:00 PM | Softball
Long-ball spells the difference in the series finale against the Cowgirls
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team struggled to contain #7/#6 Oklahoma State hitters in a 10-2, six-inning loss at Cougar Softball Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Graduate Shelby Smith (10-7) took the loss in the circle for Houston (22-17, 3-12 Big 12) after allowing 10 runs, nine earned, in 5.1 innings. In her second start of the weekend, Lexi Kilfoyl (15-2) threw 4.0 innings to pick up the win, allowing one run on two hits. Oklahoma State moves to 33-6 on the season with a 12-3 mark in Big 12 play.
Player Highlights
Game Highlights
Key Innings
1st | Rollin gave the Cougars an early 1-0 edge, hitting her first home run of the game as Houston's leadoff hitter.
3rd | A pair of singles and aggressive baserunning put two Cowgirl runners in scoring position and Caroline Wang drove them both home with a two-run double, giving Oklahoma State a 2-1 lead.
5th | After Oklahoma State added another two runs on a homer in the fourth, the Cowgirls plated two runs for the third consecutive inning as Wang hit a two-run home run to right center, extending their lead to 6-1.
Rollin answered for Houston in the bottom of the inning with her second solo homer of the game, cutting the deficit to four.
6th | Oklahoma State clinched the run-rule win with four runs in the top of the sixth. With two on, Karli Godwin doubled down the left-field line to plate one, setting up a three-run home run from Wang, her second homer of the day, clinching a 10-2 victory.
UP NEXT
Houston heads to Huntsville, Texas, for a Tuesday matchup against Sam Houston. 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. 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 Shelby Smith (10-7) took the loss in the circle for Houston (22-17, 3-12 Big 12) after allowing 10 runs, nine earned, in 5.1 innings. In her second start of the weekend, Lexi Kilfoyl (15-2) threw 4.0 innings to pick up the win, allowing one run on two hits. Oklahoma State moves to 33-6 on the season with a 12-3 mark in Big 12 play.
Player Highlights
- Jazmyn Rollin: 2-3, 2 R, 2 RBIs, 2 HR
- Turiya Coleman: 1-3
Game Highlights
- Graduate Jazmyn Rollin posted her second multi-home run game against a top 10 team this season. She also hit two home runs in Houston's 12-10 win over Texas on March 8.
- Rollin has hit four of the the Cougars' last five home runs. She now leads the team with nine on the season.
- Rollin now has 49 career home runs.
Key Innings
1st | Rollin gave the Cougars an early 1-0 edge, hitting her first home run of the game as Houston's leadoff hitter.
3rd | A pair of singles and aggressive baserunning put two Cowgirl runners in scoring position and Caroline Wang drove them both home with a two-run double, giving Oklahoma State a 2-1 lead.
5th | After Oklahoma State added another two runs on a homer in the fourth, the Cowgirls plated two runs for the third consecutive inning as Wang hit a two-run home run to right center, extending their lead to 6-1.
Rollin answered for Houston in the bottom of the inning with her second solo homer of the game, cutting the deficit to four.
6th | Oklahoma State clinched the run-rule win with four runs in the top of the sixth. With two on, Karli Godwin doubled down the left-field line to plate one, setting up a three-run home run from Wang, her second homer of the day, clinching a 10-2 victory.
UP NEXT
Houston heads to Huntsville, Texas, for a Tuesday matchup against Sam Houston. 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. 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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