Tuesday, February 25
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Sam Houston
PREVIEW: Cougars Begin Don Sanders Cup
2/24/2025 2:00:00 PM | Baseball
Houston seeks fourth-straight Cup title in 2025, host first home midweek
HOUSTON – The Houston Cougars return home for a midweek tilt against Sam Houston on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to open up the 2025 installment of the Don Sanders Cup at Don Sanders Field at Darryl and Lori Schroeder Park.
THE MATCHUP
QUICK HITTERS
LAST TIME OUT
SERIES HISTORY
Houston record vs Sam Houston 91-86
Last meeting W, 4-3, 5/14/24, Neutral
Streak Houston, W1
SUPPORT THE COUGARS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Baseball by purchasing single-game tickets, renewing season tickets or by buying single-game tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective, and by joining the Dugout Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
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| HOUSTON (4-2) vs. Sam Houston (2-5) | |
| Date | Time | Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. |
| Opponent | Sam Houston (2-5) |
| Location | Don Sanders Field at Darryl and Lori Schroeder Park | Houston, Texas |
| Watch | ESPN+ | Tuesday |
| Listen | The Varsity Network | Lonnie King |
| Live Stats | UHStats.com |
| Game Notes | Houston | |
| Media Center | Notes, media guide/record book, rosters, box scores, photos |
THE MATCHUP
- This is the second-most played series in Houston history with Tuesday's game marking the 178th meeting.
- Houston won the Don Sanders Cup in 2024 for the third consecutive year it has been played in entirety.
- Senior Malachi Lott and junior Jake Tatom face off against their former team on Tuesday after helping the Bearkats to 34 wins in 2024. Lott hit .303 for Sam Houston while Tatom hit .281 with both starting more than 50 games in Huntsville, Texas.
QUICK HITTERS
- Houston won its second series to open the season marking the first time since 2015 the Cougars have opened the season with series wins against Power 4/5 opponents (swept Minnesota and #20 Alabama).
- Senior Antoine Jean leads the Big 12 Conference in hits allowed per nine innings (2.57) ranking 41st nationally.
- Infielder Connor McGinnis produced his third multi-RBI game in Houston's win at Cal on Sunday driving in two on a two-run home run in the ninth inning.
- Sophomore Richie Roman was named the #67 sophomore nationally by Perfect Game and the #5 sophomore in the Big 12 by D1Baseball.com and has started 2025 with a nation-leading four saves in as many opportunities without allowing an earned run.
- Sophomore Tre Broussard and junior Cade Climie each hit their first home runs as Cougars in the series clinching win at Cal on Sunday. Climie finished the game with a season-high three-RBI performance.
- Senior right-handed pitcher Graysen Drezek posted career bests in innings pitched, spinning 5.0 innings of one-run work without issuing a walk while only throwing 60 pitches.
- In the last meeting against Sam Houston, Roman pitched 4.0 scoreless innings in his first collegiate start, striking out six Bearkats while giving up just three hits.
- Sophomore Anthony Avalos went 1-for-3 with a run scored in the last meeting against Sam Houston in at Constellation Field.
- The Cougars boast the Big 12 Conference Preseason Newcomer of the Year in third baseman Cade Climie – who hit .394 with a 1.300 OPS with 20 home runs and 76 RBI at Blinn JC in 2024 with 27 multi-hit games on his way to winning NJCAA World Series MVP. Climie is the #1 JuCo transfer hitter in the nation according to D1Baseball.com, the #64 MLB Draft prospect among college player and the #12 third baseman nationally.
- Junior Tyler Cox continued the Dartmouth-Houston pipeline following after Houston standout Justin Murray's graduation. Cox played two seasons at Dartmouth earning All-Ivy League First Team in 2022 while being named Ivy League Rookie of the Year.
- Senior outfielder/left-handed pitcher Malachi Lott returned to Houston after spending the 2024 season at Sam Houston. He is one of five athletes to return to his current institution after playing at a different D1 school in 2024.
LAST TIME OUT
- Houston won its second series to open the year, beating Cal 7-4 on Sunday to earn the series win.
- Three Cougars hit home runs in Sunday's win with Climie and Broussard hitting their first home runs for Houston.
SERIES HISTORY
Houston record vs Sam Houston 91-86
Last meeting W, 4-3, 5/14/24, Neutral
Streak Houston, W1
SUPPORT THE COUGARS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Baseball by purchasing single-game tickets, renewing season tickets or by buying single-game tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective, and by joining the Dugout Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarBB 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 Cougar Baseball. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at @uhcougarbb.
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