The Houston Cougars softball team is the college softball team of the University of Houston. The team is a member of the Big 12 Conference as a Division I team. Their home games are played at Cougar Softball Stadium on-campus. The team was established in 2001, and was the regular season champion of Conference USA three times. The Cougars are coached by Kristin Vesely.
| Houston Cougars Softball | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 2001 |
| University | University of Houston |
| Head coach | Kristin Vesely (7th season) |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Home stadium | Cougar Softball Stadium (Capacity: 1,200) |
| Nickname | Cougars |
| Colors | Scarlet and white[1] |
| NCAA Super Regional appearances | |
| 2008, 2011 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| 2007 | |
| Regular Season Conference championships | |
| 2007, 2008, 2011 | |
Until their permanent home field was completed near the end of their inaugural season, the Cougars played their home games at Baseball USA, a complex in West Houston.
Conference affiliations
edit- Conference USA (2001–2013)
- American Athletic Conference (2014–2023)
- Big 12 Conference (2024–present)
Head coaches
edit| Tenure | Coach | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2001–2016 | Kyla Holas | 563–376–1 (.599) |
| 2017–present | Kristin Vesely | 211–193–1 (.522) |
Notes: Through 2024 season.
See also
editReferences
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External links
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