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Cougars Falter on Saturday
5/3/2025 4:58:00 PM | Softball
Houston falls to #12/#13 Arizona
HOUSTON – Despite holding the Wildcats at bay for most of the contest, the University of Houston Softball team dropped its Saturday tilt to #12/#13 Arizona, 5-0, at Cougar Softball Stadium.Â
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Freshman Rylee Michalak (6-5) took the loss after earning the start and re-entering in relief for Houston (22-23, 4-17 Big 12). Devyn Netz (20-5) picked up the complete-game shutout for Arizona (42-10, 16-7 Big 12).
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Player Highlights
Notables
Key Innings
5th | After a pitchers' duel claimed the first four innings of the game, Arizona broke the stalemate in the fifth. With runners on second and third, a sac fly off the bat of Jenna Sniffen put the Wildcats up 1-0.
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7th | Arizona added four runs in the seventh to clinch the 5-0 win.
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UP NEXT
Houston closes the regular season at noon, Sunday. Prior to the game, the Cougars' lone senior, Ranci Willis, will be honored for the team's Senior Day.
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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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Freshman Rylee Michalak (6-5) took the loss after earning the start and re-entering in relief for Houston (22-23, 4-17 Big 12). Devyn Netz (20-5) picked up the complete-game shutout for Arizona (42-10, 16-7 Big 12).
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Player Highlights
- Makenna Mitchell: 1-2, BB
- Madox Mitchael: 1-3
- Paris Lehman: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB
Notables
- Houston turned a pair of double plays in the game. The Cougars now have 20 on the year.Â
- The Cougars held Arizona to a 1-for-9 mark (.111) with runners in scoring position, including an 0-for-3 tally with the bases loaded.Â
- Freshman Isabel Cintron has reached in her last eight games, the longest active streak on the team.
Key Innings
5th | After a pitchers' duel claimed the first four innings of the game, Arizona broke the stalemate in the fifth. With runners on second and third, a sac fly off the bat of Jenna Sniffen put the Wildcats up 1-0.
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7th | Arizona added four runs in the seventh to clinch the 5-0 win.
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UP NEXT
Houston closes the regular season at noon, Sunday. Prior to the game, the Cougars' lone senior, Ranci Willis, will be honored for the team's Senior Day.
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGSÂ
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: Netz, Devyn (20-5)
L: Michalak, Rylee (6-5)
Batting:
2B: Sniffen, Jenna 1
HR: Sniffen, Jenna 1
RBI: Biehl, Tayler 1 ; Sniffen, Jenna 3
SH: Biehl, Tayler 1
SF: Sniffen, Jenna 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Stewart, Sydney 2 ; Stoddard, Miranda 1 ; Biehl, Tayler 1 ; Sniffen, Jenna 1
Game Leaders
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