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Softball Stumbles Against BYU
3/22/2025 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Houston falls in second game of series to BYU
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team fell in the second game of a three-game set to BYU, 4-2, on Friday night at Cougar Softball Stadium.
BYU's (18-6, 3-2 Big 12) Kate Dahle (6-2) secured the win after tossing four innings and allowing two runs on six hits including a homer. Jada Villegas (2) also earned a save for BYU by spinning three shutout innings to close the game. Maddie Hartley (3-2) took the loss for Houston (17-10, 2-4 Big 12), ceding two runs (one earned) in 2.2 innings in the circle.
Player Highlights
Game Highlights
Key Innings
2nd | BYU took the lead with a solo homer to left-center off the bat of Lindy Milkowski.
4th | The Provo, Utah, based team added another run in the fourth with another solo shot from Milkowski to push the score to 2-0.
Houston answered in the bottom of the inning. Freshman Madox Mitchael reached on a single through the left side to set up a two-run home run from Redmond to tie the game.
5th | Miranda Mansfield reached on a single to start the fifth for BYU. After advancing to second on a sacrifice bunt and third on a wild pitch, Mansfield scored on a single up the middle to reclaim the lead for BYU, 3-2.
6th | BYU added another run to its lead in the sixth. After a runner reached on an error to start the inning, BYU advanced her with a sac-bunt to put a runner in scoring position and Amiya Hernandez scored on a single up the middle to secure a 4-2 win for BYU.
UP NEXT
Houston concludes the series at noon, Saturday. Houston will celebrate its 25th anniversary season with alumni recognized throughout the game while the first 150 fans will receive a 25th anniversary commemorative ticket in celebration of the event.
The game 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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BYU's (18-6, 3-2 Big 12) Kate Dahle (6-2) secured the win after tossing four innings and allowing two runs on six hits including a homer. Jada Villegas (2) also earned a save for BYU by spinning three shutout innings to close the game. Maddie Hartley (3-2) took the loss for Houston (17-10, 2-4 Big 12), ceding two runs (one earned) in 2.2 innings in the circle.
Player Highlights
- Ariel Redmond: 1-3, 2 RBI, HR, R
- Madox Mitchael: 2-3, R
- Mandy Esman: 1-3, 2B
Game Highlights
- Freshman Brooke Wells and sophomore Jordee Wilkins both reached in their seventh consecutive game.
- Houston turned two double plays in a single game for the first time since turning two against Sam Houston on April 30, 2024.
- Freshman Ariel Redmond posted her second multi-RBI game of the season.
Key Innings
2nd | BYU took the lead with a solo homer to left-center off the bat of Lindy Milkowski.
4th | The Provo, Utah, based team added another run in the fourth with another solo shot from Milkowski to push the score to 2-0.
Houston answered in the bottom of the inning. Freshman Madox Mitchael reached on a single through the left side to set up a two-run home run from Redmond to tie the game.
5th | Miranda Mansfield reached on a single to start the fifth for BYU. After advancing to second on a sacrifice bunt and third on a wild pitch, Mansfield scored on a single up the middle to reclaim the lead for BYU, 3-2.
6th | BYU added another run to its lead in the sixth. After a runner reached on an error to start the inning, BYU advanced her with a sac-bunt to put a runner in scoring position and Amiya Hernandez scored on a single up the middle to secure a 4-2 win for BYU.
UP NEXT
Houston concludes the series at noon, Saturday. Houston will celebrate its 25th anniversary season with alumni recognized throughout the game while the first 150 fans will receive a 25th anniversary commemorative ticket in celebration of the event.
The game 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.
− UHCougars.com −
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Dahle, Kate (6-2)
L: Hartley, Maddie (3-2)
S: Villegas, Jada (2)
Batting:
HR: Milkowski, Lindy 2
RBI: Owens, Lily 1 ; Milkowski, Lindy 2
SH: Townsend, Bre 1 ; Flanders, Lauren 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Milkowski, Lindy 2 ; Hernandez, Amiya 1 ; Mansfield, Miranda 1
SB: Brittingham, Ilove'a 1
Batting:
2B: Esman, Mandy 1
HR: Redmond, Ariel 1
RBI: Redmond, Ariel 2
SH: Esman, Mandy 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Mitchael, Madox 1 ; Redmond, Ariel 1
Game Leaders
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