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University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: at Memphis*
4/27/2017 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -- The University of Houston Softball team will continue their six-game road swing and return to American Athletic Conference play with a three-game series at Memphis across April 28-30 at Tigers Softball Complex.
| Up To The Plate | ||
Friday, April 28 - Sunday, April 30 5 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 12 p.m. | • Houston at Memphis* Tigers Softball Complex | Memphis, Tenn. | |
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SINGLES
• Houston is looking to bounce back from a 5-4, eight-inning loss at McNeese on Tuesday.
• On the season, Houston leads The American in batting average (.296) and on base percentage (.378), ranking second in slugging percentage (.428), home runs (31), runs scored (224) and earned run average (2.66).
• Individually, sophomore Maya Thomas ranks second in The American with a .436 batting average, while senior Shelby Miller (.369) and freshman Arielle James (.365) rank seventh and eighth, respectively. James leads all freshmen in batting average. Miller also ranks second with 44 RBI.
• In the circle, sophomore Savannah Heebner leads the team with an 11-8 record and 2.02 ERA. Heebner's 11 wins and ERA both rank fourth in The American. Freshman Trystan Melancon is 10-8 with a 2.98 ERA. Melancon's 10 wins rank fifth in conference, second among freshmen. Sophomore Presley Bell is 2-5 with a 3.62 ERA and two saves. Bell has 13 appearances in relief and six starts. Freshman Hannah Wolfe carries a 3.32 ERA though eight relief appearances.
• Houston leads Memphis, 28-9, in the all-time series and is 10-8 in visits to Memphis.
OPPONENT PREVIEW
Memphis
2017 Overall Record: 25-23, 4-8 The American
Head Coach: Natalie Poole
Record at School: 137-194 (6th Season)
Career Record: 449-493 (16th Season)
All-Time Series: 28-9
Last Meeting: 2016 (W, 5-4, 10 innings)
ON DECK
Following the weekend, the Cougars will visit UT Arlington for a doubleheader on Tuesday, May 2.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter @UHCougarSB and "Like" /HoustonCougarSoftball on Facebook. Houston Softball is also on Instagram at UHCougarSB.
SHASTA PASS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2016-17 athletic season. For only $80, Cougar fans can purchase one Shasta Pass, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Softball home games.
The Shasta Pass offers Houston fans a substantial savings as single-game tickets start at $5 for all four sports. To purchase a Shasta Pass, CLICK HERE.
JOIN DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GOUH. For more information, CLICK HERE.
