Cougars Drop Doubleheader in Big 12 Series Opener

Friday, March 6

Houston, Texas

3:05 PM

University of Houston

15-8, 0-1

Texas Tech

23-1, 1-0

Texas Tech

Houston

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3/6/2026 10:07:00 PM | Softball

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Houston downed twice against No. 2 Texas Tech

HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team dropped both games of its Big 12 Conference opening series doubleheader against No. 2 Texas Tech at Cougar Softball Stadium on Friday.

The Cougars (15-9) were limited to three hits and one run on the day, all coming in the second game of Friday's doubleheader after being no-hit 10-0 in game one before falling 11-1 in the nightcap.

NOTABLES

Maddie Hartley notched a single in the nightcap against the Red Raiders, now tallying a hit in six of her last seven outings.
Freshman Shelby Taylor also continued her recent hot streak at the plate with a single in the nightcap, now producing a base hit in five of her last seven games.
Freshman Ronnie Esparza has now recorded an RBI in three of her last four games.
The Cougars were shutout for the first time this season.

UP NEXT
Houston will cap off its Big 12 Conference opening series against No. 2 Texas Tech with the series finale set for 2 p.m., Sunday.

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