The 2011 Rice Owl Women's Volleyball season begins this Friday, 7PM at Tudor Fieldhouse. vs Delaware.

   Today was open house at Tudor Fieldhouse, a chance to meet the 2011 Rice Owl Women's Volleyball team. With school finally in session and the season starting on this Friday. Hosting the Rice Invitational 1. Below Coach Volpe talks about her team and this upcoming season.  

Rice Owl Head Women's Volleyball Coach Genny Volpe. 

 

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The UH Cougars Women's Soccer lose to the UT Women's Soccer Team, 3-0.

    Tonight's Women's Soccer non-conference match between The UH Cougars, ends with the UT Longhorns getting a 3-0 win over the Lady Cougars.
   Below both coaches, UT Head Women's Soccer Coach Chris Petrucilli, UH Cougar Head Coach Susan Bush, and Lady Longhorn Keeper, Jr, Alexa Gaul, talk about tonight's contest. 

University of Texas Head Women's Soccer coach Chris Petrucilli.

University of Texas Women's Soccer Goal Keeper, Jr, Alexa Gaul. 

UH Cougar Head Women's Soccer Coach Susan Bush. 

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Houston, We have College Sports

    Today was a good day. College sports, games rather, began today in the Houston area on the campus of Rice University. At the Soccer, Track and Field Stadium. After going through the first 21 min of play, of missed opportunities by both teams. Rice scored 1 goal in the first half and 2 in the second. Hear Rice Owl Head Coach Adams, HBU Husky Head Womens Soccer Coach Misty Jones, and Rice Owl Jr, Alex Burton talk about tonight's exhibition.  

Rice Owl Head Women's Soccer Coach Nicky Adams.

 

HBU Husky Head Women's Soccer Coach Misty Jones. 

  

Rice Owl Jr, Alex Burton. 

 

   Both teams are on the road for their next game. Rice heads to Lubbock for a game against Texas Tech. While HBU heads to Prairie View for another exhibition contest with the Panthers. It truly was a good day.

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The Heritage Walk, at HBU has new meaning these days.

    It's been a while, foot traffic on The Heritage Walk will not be leading to a screened off area. Looks like the Student Center will be open for the 2011 fall semester. 

 

     Today was photo and media day for the Great West Conference Women's Soccer Champions, the HBU Huskies. With the season about to start on Friday,7PM, an exhibition game up the street against Rice Owls. This morning I talked to HBU Head Women's Soccer Coach Misty Jones about the program. 

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HBU Volleyball, give a listen to Head Coach Kaddie Platt.

    It's been proven that the best time to catch a college coach. Is when they have camps going during the off season. And that's because their schedule is less hectic. Today I caught up with HBU Husky Head Women's Volleyball Coach Kaddie Platt.  She gave a good account of the volleyball program, The Great West Conference and HBU being the place to be.

HBU Husky Women's Volleyball Coach Kaddie Platt 

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This was a good week to visit the campus of San Jacinto College South

   As usual Coach David Santesteban (Athletic Director/Head Men's Soccer), was at work, putting things together for the upcoming season. Here he talks about two of his protegees. Dane Richards, going into the NJCAA Soccer Hall of Fame and  Freshman, Francisco Calvo, getting an opportunity to play for the     Costa Rico National 20U Team, and the new construction on the south end of the campus. 

Athletic Director/Head Men's Soccer Coach David Santesteban 

   I also had a chance to talk to San Jacinto College Head Softball Coach Kelly Saenz, at the end of her last summer softball camps. After a 40-12 season and 8 years on the job, there's still the mind set, that there is still more work to be done. 

San Jac Head Softball Coach Kelly Saenz

   Next week I'll be posting an interview on San Jac Women's Volleyball. Their schedule and more information about San Jacinto College Athletic and Academics is been posted on the schools websites: www.sanjacsports.com, www.sanjac.edu.  There 1st venture on the court is a scrimmage scheduled for Aug 19. 

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A Mid Summer look at the Texas Southern Tiger Women's Soccer and Volleyball programs.

   Here is a Mid-Summer at the Texas Southern University Tiger Women's Soccer and Volleyball programs. While there is a sense of calmness abound. This feature is on the two sports that will start in 30-45 days. Here  they talk aout their particular programs.  

TSU Tiger Women's Volleyball Coach Jocelyn Adams

TSU Tiger Women's Soccer Coach Tamura Crawley-Marigny

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A Mid-Summer View at the Rice Women's Soccer Program

   This morning begins a weekly video post of Rice Owl Athletics, through the eyes of A KING-SIZE VIEW, The College Sports Reporter, Jerry Lee Woodley, Jr. 

   Today I had chance to converse with Rice Owl Head Women's Soccer Coach Nicky Adams. A few things were discussed. Camps, signees, and schedule. Check it out. 

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There are goings on at The University of St Thomas.

  As the University of  St Thomas, located in the Montrose area, a 4 year institution of higher learning. An NAIA school, now affiliated athletically with the Red River Conference. Continues to make a very viable attempt to increase their visibility. And that vision is put forth by Athletic Director/Mens Basketball Coach Todd Smith.  

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A day after the media on slaught. This group of Cougars are ready for the unexpected.

   Practice, Practice, Practice. That is what is on the agenda for today. With a little intrusion on practice time yesterday. This group of UH Cougar Softball team's approach to this upcoming weekends Super Regional, is different. Where as the first team to reach this point in the programs history was more of we've got talent and expect to be here. Like Coach Holas mentioned, "We're the only Non-BCS school still left in the tournament." Today you here from Sr, LF, Melissa Gregson and Freshman, C, Haley Outon. Two players on this team, that personify what, "game by game, pitch by pitch, play by play," means.

UH Cougar Sr, LF, Melissa Gregson.

UH Cougar Fr, C, Haley Outon.

You'll be able to catch the Cougars and all NCAA Softball action this weekend at ESPNU/ESPN3.com.

After winning the NCAA WCWS Austin Regional, the UH Cougar Softball Team are back at work, at Cougar Field.

   Monday was a good day for UH Cougar Softball Team. Time to reflect on this past weekends accomplishments, deal with the media and get back to work. Beating ULL twice, the second time propelled them to the Super Regional in Stillwater, this upcoming weekend against Oklahoma State. And Texas, to stay in the winners bracket of the Austin Regional, a 1-0 shutout. Now comes the growth period, another step forward and will a second opportunity in program history, get them to Oklahoma City, host to the NCAA Womens College World Series.  

UH Cougar Fr, C, Haley Outon, talks about the team and her personal accomplishments.

UH Cougar SR, OF, Katy Beth Sherman 

UH Cougar Head Softball Coach Kyla Holas, talks about the programs accomplishments. 

The schedule is set for the Stillwater Super Regional. A best 2 out of 3, format, with game one Friday at 6PM. Saturday game two at 1:30PM and if necessary, game three will be a minimum 30min later. 

Cougar Softball took another step toward Oklahoma City. Cougars win 7-2 over Louisiana-Lafayette.

Austin, TX-After adjustments in circle by both Louisiana-Layette and UH. The Cougar bats found their rhythm, scoring 5 runs, on 5 hits, in the top of the third, to break the game open. Then 1 run, on 2 hits, in the next, giving them a 6 run lead. To their credit, Louisiana-Lafayette defense had not had any errors up to this point of the game UH just had well placed hits in the gaps. Louisiana-Lafayette Jr, P, Ashley Brignac went the complete game. "It was our game plan. that's what the coaches put in front of her and she tried to execute (the pitches). Ashley's an outstanding pitcher. She's been outstanding all year long." Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajun' Softball Co-Head Coach Stefni Lotief spoke on her Junior pitchers performance. She also spoke about Cougar's Sr, P, Amanda Crabtree, "...I saw a lot of movement. I saw her throw a back-door curve on the inside half. I saw her get in trouble later in the game. Early on, I think the momentum shifted in that big 5 run inning and they fed off it."  

   With a walk and an throwing error by the UH infield. Louisiana-Lafayette gets on base and scores 2 runs during the bottom of the fifth. And the shutout by UH starter Sr, Amanda Crabtree is over. She went 4 2/3, 6K's, then is relieved by Frosh, P, Deidre Outon. She holds her own over the last 2 1/3, having another great save. "We knew that they were an offensive team. This is an offensive regional. As a pitcher, any time that your team puts up that many runs it definitely gives you some breathing room...," was UH Cougar Sr, P, Amanda Crabtree comment on her performance today.

   UH Cougar Head Coach Kyla Holas summed it up pretty good,"We are obviously very excited about the outcome of today, but we know that this is just the first game of a very long weekend with a lot of of work still left to do." She continued, "I think anytime in the post season when you can put that many runs on the board early you're definitely going to be able to control the momentum. We worked really hard all week on trying to get that timely hit." 

   

Side note: There was an hour and 37 minute weather delay. Texas is fielding and Texas State has runners at the corners, 2 outs. Top of the 5th. Texas leads Texas State 1-0. 

Final: Texas wins 2-0. They will play tomorrow 1PM. While Louisiana-Lafayette will play Texas State, 3:30PM.

The UH Cougar Softball team prepare for the Austin Regional

  The UH Cougars Softball team, quest for a trip to Oklahoma City for the Womens College World Series, begins this weekend in Austin, TX. Before taking in their last practice at home, before leaving for the Austin Regional. Sophmore, 3b, Holly Anderson, Senior, lf, Katy Beth Sherman, and Head Coach Kyla Holas speak about their opportunity to extend the season this weekend in the Austin Regional. 

UH Cougar Sophmore, 3b, Holly Anderson. 

UH Cougar Senior, lf, Katy Beth Sherman. 

 

UH Cougar Head Softball Coach Kyla Holas. 

For a total look at the bracket and the NCAA Division I Womens College World Series, Road to Oklahoma City. 

Central Florida Women repeat as 2011 C-USA Outdoor Track & Field. And Cougar Pride is once again atop the C-USA in Mens Outdoor.

   After what started out as a weather hindered first day. The clouds and rain moved out and action commenced once again. As ConferenceUSA Mens & Womens Track & Field Championship continued after an afternoon storm delay that altered the first day Decathlon and Heptathlon events and moving forward. Like someone mentioned during the course of the weekend. "It helps when you have folks, working with you that have done this many times before. It doesn't become a stress or strain on the system." And a good job they did. There was good track & field this weekend. As mentioned, by both the coaches of the men and women winning programs and dual sport athlete, (Football/Track) UH Cougar Tyron Carrier. 

UH Cougar Football/Track, participant Tyron Carrier, juggling both sports. 

Central Florida Knights Womens Track & Field Coach Caryl Smith-Gilbert

 

UH Cougar Head Mens Track & Field Coach Leroy Burrell  

The UH Cougar Softball team, regular season co-Champions with Tulsa. Prepare for the upcoming C-USA Softball Tournament in Greenville, NC.

   Celebrating their share as C-USA regular season co-Champions with Tulsa on yesterday, is yesterdays news. Today it was time to get back out on the field and prepare for the upcoming C-USA Softball Championship tournament.
   There was a point in mid March when there were some dark days. Which included the 0-3 conference series against UAB. But, the ship got righted. A double header split with Baylor and a mid week win over ranked A&M. Seemed to give the team what they needed, at that time of the season to move forward. Currently the Cougars are ranked #21, that should change by Tuesday evening when the new RPI comes out. Finishing 19-5 in conference, third best in program history and 39-15 overall. Head Coach Kyla Holas comments on how far the team has come, compared to where they were early in the season. And what they've had done on and off the field get to where they are now. Seniors Amanda Crabtree and Baillie Lott, along with Freshman Diedre Outon, give their comments about the season and the upcoming conference tournament.
  

UH Cougar Head Softball Coach Kyla Holas.

UH Cougar Sr,P, Amanda Crabtree.



UH Cougar Frosh,P, Diedre Outon.



UH Cougar Sr,OF/PH, Baillie Lott.

Thanks, to the Chronicles Sam Kahn, Jr for help with this post.

7-0, UH completes the weekend sweep of UCF and clinches at least regular season C-USA Co-Championship with Tulsa.

  After scoring runs in the first two innings, the game settled down to the circle and fielding. As good as UCF's P, Diana Rojas was, she got rocked by a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth, by Sr, ph, Baillie Lott. A home run by Lathan, (Brooke,ss) in the bottom of the second, provided UH with an early 2 run lead to another solid win. The win leaves them tied with Tulsa for first place for the regular season C-USA Championship. UH softball players Sr, Baillie Lott, Sr, Amanda Crabtree and Fr, Diedre Outon comment on winning and contributing to the team.

UH Cougar Head Softball Coach Kyla Holas, talks about the significance of the weekend series.

UH Cougar Sr, ph, Baillie Lott.

UH Cougar sr, p, Amanda Crabtree.

UH Cougar Fr, P, Diedre Outon.



Thanks for the help from Chronicle reporter Sam Khan, Jr.

One day later, and even though the fight is still there. The result is the same, for now.

   Even with scoring a run in the eighth and three runs in the bottom of the nineth. That was still not enough put a dent in the runs Rice had amassed on this day, smattering runs in every inning except three. The Owls made in attempt to go the, "everybody get hit today." And with Lewis, (Jordan) going for UH today you would have looked for a better outing. And with that, I' ll let UH Head Baseball Coach Todd Whitting speak on his Cougars.

UH Cougar Head Baseball Coach Todd Whitting.

UH Cougar P, Jordan Lewis.



Rice Head Baseball Coach Wayne Graham had a different outlook, comments on his Owls having one of their best offensive outing this season .

Rice Owl P, Matthew Reckling. 



Rice Owl DH, Anthony Rendon. 

 

The UH Cougar Softball team celebrate Senior Day with a Double Header win(2-0,4-0) over UCF.

   The UH Cougar Softball team gave there seniors something to celebrate. A 2-0 and a 4-0 Saturday double header win over Central Florida to keep even with Tulsa for first place in Conference USA. With the conference tournament starting next weekend. UH Cougar Head Softball Coach Kyla Holas talks about the significance of todays win and the Senior group.

UH Cougar Head Softball Coach Kyla Holas. 

 

It's Time to Get Back Out on the Field of Play.

   It's early May, finals are going on and graduations are in the process of being conducted on campuses around the area. With all this happening, some programs were on a short hiatus. Now it's time to get back to work. 

   Rice Owl baseball begins tonight with a mid week game on campus at Reckling Park, with Stephen Stephen F.Austin Lumberjacks, starting at 6:30pm. SFA comes into the game with a 30-13 overall, 17-7 in Southland Conference play. Rice, ranked this week #21, is 28-16 overall, 9-6 in C-USA play. After tonights game, both get back to conference play. With both teams taking up with conference rivals. SFA returns to Nacogdoches, TX host on campus at Jaycees Field, against Sam Houston State starting this Friday 3pm, Saturday 2pm, and Sunday 1pm. Rice travels cross town on Friday to play a three game series with UH(Cougar Field), game 1 starts at 6:30pm, Saturday 3pm, and Sunday 1pm. 

  

   After dropping a Tuesday twilight game on the road to at Sam Houston State(2-0). TSU 21-23,10-14 in confernce play, heads off on the road for week end conference series in Baton Rouge at Southern, for a double header on Saturday, May 7. Game 1 is scheduled to start at noon, with the second game scheduled for 30-40 minutes later, then a single on Sunday, May 8, noon. Southern leads the western division of the SWAC (15-6 and 25 -16 overall). Holding a two game lead over Prairie View, who stands at 13-11 and 23-19 overall. The top eight teams go the conference tournament.

   

    The HBU Huskies continue Great West Conference play this upcoming week end on the road at Chicago State, for three games. The Huskies are 12-31 and 10-6 in GWC play, while Chicago State is 6-31, 2-11 in conference play.  

Run rule (15-3), catch the Huskies in Great West Conference weekend opener at home against UTPA.

    "Everybody get a hit," that's what the Bronco fans were chanting in the stands. And apparently that was the objective today. 2 Runs in the first, a run in the third, 8 in the fifth, 4 in the sixth, and 1 more to insure in the top of the seventh. 16 runs, 21 hits, 10 left on base, and 1 error. Baseball goes that way sometimes, whether at home or on the road. UTPA Bronco baseball coach Manny Mantrana talks about his teams performance in his post game. HBU, even though they started the week end tied for second with Northern Colorado in conference play at 8-4. that could change by Sunday. Husky baseball coach Jared Moon mentions that his guys forget about today and look to get 3 out of 4 to finish the weekend.
     The teams return to the Husky Field tomorrow for a double header. 12 and 2, to finish up the series.

HBU Husky Head Baseball Coach Jared Moon.

UT-Pan America Head Baseball Coach Manny Mantrana.

NCAA D1 Baseball.

NOTE: Tomorrow the HBU Husky Softball team will be celebrating Senior Day with their own double header, 1 and 3.