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Houston Falls to #15/#14 Oklahoma State
3/16/2025 1:53:00 PM | Softball
Cowgirls win pitching duel in weekend’s lone contest
STILLWATER, Okla. – The University of Houston Softball team dropped its lone game of the weekend to #15/#14 Oklahoma State, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon at Cowgirl Stadium.
Redshirt junior Paris Lehman (1-2) suffered the loss for Houston (16-8, 2-2 Big 12) after earning the start, surrendering one unearned run on one hit and one walk in two innings in the circle. Oklahoma State's (17-6, 2-2 Big 12) Ruby Meyland (10-1) secured the victory, spinning her third complete-game shutout of the year.
Player Highlights
Game Highlights
Key Innings
2nd | Oklahoma State grabbed the lead in the second. After a runner reached on a two-out error, Megan Bloodworth hit a triple to score a run and put the Cowgirls in front, 1-0.
5th | Bloodworth continued her hot day at the plate in the fifth, hitting a solo homer to left field to extend Oklahoma State's lead to 2-0.
6th | The Cowgirls capped the scoring in the third. With a pair of runners on, a single through the left side allowed the lead runner to score, locking the final score in at 3-0.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home for its rescheduled midweek tilt against Lamar at 6 p.m., Tuesday, before hosting BYU for a weekend set. The Coogs vs. Cougs matchup starts at 6 p.m., Thursday, and continues at 6 p.m., Friday. The series concludes at noon, Saturday. All games will be broadcast on ESPN+ and fans can buy tickets HERE.
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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Redshirt junior Paris Lehman (1-2) suffered the loss for Houston (16-8, 2-2 Big 12) after earning the start, surrendering one unearned run on one hit and one walk in two innings in the circle. Oklahoma State's (17-6, 2-2 Big 12) Ruby Meyland (10-1) secured the victory, spinning her third complete-game shutout of the year.
Player Highlights
- Makenna Mitchell: 1-3
- Paris Lehman: 2.0 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB
Game Highlights
- Freshman Isabel Cintron caught two runners stealing from behind the plate, Houston's first time catching multiple runner stealing since retiring a pair of Pirates against ECU on April 16, 2021.
- Entering the day averaging 5.45 runs per game, Houston limited Oklahoma State to just three runs. The game marked the Cowgirls' eighth this year scoring three runs or fewer.
Key Innings
2nd | Oklahoma State grabbed the lead in the second. After a runner reached on a two-out error, Megan Bloodworth hit a triple to score a run and put the Cowgirls in front, 1-0.
5th | Bloodworth continued her hot day at the plate in the fifth, hitting a solo homer to left field to extend Oklahoma State's lead to 2-0.
6th | The Cowgirls capped the scoring in the third. With a pair of runners on, a single through the left side allowed the lead runner to score, locking the final score in at 3-0.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home for its rescheduled midweek tilt against Lamar at 6 p.m., Tuesday, before hosting BYU for a weekend set. The Coogs vs. Cougs matchup starts at 6 p.m., Thursday, and continues at 6 p.m., Friday. The series concludes at noon, Saturday. All games will be broadcast on ESPN+ and fans can buy tickets HERE.
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: Meylan, Ruby (10-1)
L: Lehman, Paris (1-2)
Base Running:
CS: Rawls, Gabby 1
Batting:
3B: Bloodworth, Megan 1
HR: Bloodworth, Megan 1
RBI: McDonald, Lexi 1 ; Bloodworth, Megan 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Graf, Macy 1 ; Edwards, Tallen 1 ; Bloodworth, Megan 1
CS: Delgadillo, Megan 2
HBP: Delgadillo, Megan 1
Game Leaders
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