February 12, 2026 Pittsburgh at Houston

(3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference)
3

(4-0 Big 12 Conference)
6
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Houston | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Box Score
Pittsburgh
Houston
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball, Alena rf | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Braden, Ahmari cf | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Helton, Gracie 3b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henne, Calle 1b | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vaughn, Tieley 2b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reese, Mackenzie dh | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Esparza, KK c | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harris, Payton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frazier, Shelby ss | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamilton, Macy PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murphy, Camryn lf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Toczek, Addison PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 27 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Batting
HR:
Braden, Ahmari (2)
, Reese, Mackenzie
RBI:
Braden, Ahmari (2)
, Reese, Mackenzie
GIDP:
Helton, Gracie
Baserunning
SB:
Braden, Ahmari
Fielding
E:
Braden, Ahmari
, Helton, Gracie
, Frazier, Shelby
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Redmond lf | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Madox Mitchael cf/2b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Makenna Mitchell 3b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kylei Griffin rf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordee Wilkins cf | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maddie Hartley dh | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ronnie Esparza 1b | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shelby Taylor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leilani Garcia ss | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isabel Cintron c | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bethany Aguilar 2b | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rylee Gardner rf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 25 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Batting
HR:
Ariel Redmond
, Maddie Hartley
RBI:
Ariel Redmond (2)
, Maddie Hartley
, Ronnie Esparza
Baserunning
SB:
Madox Mitchael
, Jordee Wilkins
Fielding
DP:
Ronnie Esparza
, Leilani Garcia
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittman, Kyra | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Sparks, Gwen | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 6.0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Pitching
Batters faced:
Pittman, Kyra (17)
, Sparks, Gwen (12)
WP:
Sparks, Gwen
HBP:
Pittman, Kyra
Pitches-Strikes: Pittman, Kyra (66-41), Sparks, Gwen (50-30)
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevaeh Brown | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| London Park | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Pitching
Batters faced:
Nevaeh Brown (10)
, London Park (18)
HBP:
London Park
Pitches-Strikes: Nevaeh Brown (38-22), London Park (52-36)
| Innings | Play | V - H |
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh
|
Braden,Ahmari homered to deep right field, RBI (2-1 BBS). | 1 - 0 |
Pittsburgh
|
Reese,Mackenzie homered to deep left field, RBI (2-1 BFB). | 2 - 0 |
| 3rd | Redmond,Ariel homered to deep right field, RBI (2-2 BKBK). | 2 - 1 |
| 4th | Hartley,Maddie homered to deep center field, RBI (2-1 SBB). | 2 - 2 |
Pittsburgh
|
Braden,Ahmari homered to deep center field, RBI (0-0). | 3 - 2 |
| 6th | Esparza,Ronnie singled to right field, RBI (0-0); Wilkins,Jordee scored. | 3 - 3 |
| 6th | Cintron,Isabel singled to center field (0-2 KFF); Esparza,Ronnie advanced from second base, scored on a fielding error by Braden,Ahmari (E8); Garcia,Leilani scored from first base on error; Cintron,Isabel advanced to third base on error. | 3 - 5 |
| 6th | Redmond,Ariel grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b, RBI (0-2 KF); Cintron,Isabel scored, unearned; Gardner,RyLee advanced to second base. | 3 - 6 |
Other Information
| Location: | Houston, TX |
| Stadium: | Cougar Softball Stadium |
| Attendance: | 199 |
| Duration: | 2:00 |
| Umpires: | Home plate - Mike Hernandez , First base - Bubba Ewald , Third base - Johnny Paz |
Play By Play
| Innings | Play | V - H |
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh
|
Braden,Ahmari homered to deep right field, RBI (2-1 BBS). | 1 - 0 |
Pittsburgh
|
Reese,Mackenzie homered to deep left field, RBI (2-1 BFB). | 2 - 0 |
| 3rd | Redmond,Ariel homered to deep right field, RBI (2-2 BKBK). | 2 - 1 |
| 4th | Hartley,Maddie homered to deep center field, RBI (2-1 SBB). | 2 - 2 |
Pittsburgh
|
Braden,Ahmari homered to deep center field, RBI (0-0). | 3 - 2 |
| 6th | Esparza,Ronnie singled to right field, RBI (0-0); Wilkins,Jordee scored. | 3 - 3 |
| 6th | Cintron,Isabel singled to center field (0-2 KFF); Esparza,Ronnie advanced from second base, scored on a fielding error by Braden,Ahmari (E8); Garcia,Leilani scored from first base on error; Cintron,Isabel advanced to third base on error. | 3 - 5 |
| 6th | Redmond,Ariel grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b, RBI (0-2 KF); Cintron,Isabel scored, unearned; Gardner,RyLee advanced to second base. | 3 - 6 |
All Plays
|
| Ball,Alena struck out swinging (2-2 KFBBK). (1 out) |
| Braden,Ahmari homered to deep right field, RBI (2-1 BBS). |
| Helton,Gracie popped up in third base side foul territory putout by 3b (2-1 KBB). (2 out) |
| Henne,Calle popped up to third base (2-2 BKBF). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Redmond,Ariel grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b (3-2 KBBBF). (1 out) |
| Mitchael,Madox walked (3-2 BFBFFFBB). |
| Mitchell,Makenna reached on a fielder's choice hit to short (0-0); Mitchael,Madox advanced to second base on a throwing error by Frazier,Shelby (E6). |
| Griffin,Kylei struck out swinging (0-2 SFS). (2 out) |
| Hartley,Maddie grounded out to the pitcher, p to 1b (1-2 KFB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 1 Errors , 2 LOB |
|
| Vaughn,Tieley flied out to lf (2-1 BKB). (1 out) |
| Reese,Mackenzie homered to deep left field, RBI (2-1 BFB). |
| Esparza,KK singled (0-1 S). |
| PITT substitution: Harris,Payton pinch running for Esparza,KK. |
| Frazier,Shelby reached on a fielder's choice hit to third base (0-1 S); Harris,Payton advanced to second base on the throw. |
| Murphy,Camryn popped up to third base (3-1 BKBB). (2 out) |
| Ball,Alena grounded out to third base, 3b to 1b (1-1 SB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 2 Hits , 0 Errors , 2 LOB |
|
| PITT substitution: Esparza,KK replaces Harris,Payton at c, batting 7th. |
| Esparza,Ronnie struck out swinging (2-2 BBKSFS). (1 out) |
| Garcia,Leilani grounded out to first base, unassisted (1-2 KKB). (2 out) |
| Cintron,Isabel struck out looking (2-2 BBKFK). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| HOU pitching change: Park,London replaces Brown,Nevaeh. |
| Braden,Ahmari singled in the infield, bunt (0-1 K). |
| Braden,Ahmari stole second base. |
| Helton,Gracie grounded into double play to short, unassisted (1-1 BK); Braden,Ahmari out at 3B on the play, ss to 1b, in a double play. (2 out) |
| Henne,Calle singled to right center (1-1 KB). |
| Vaughn,Tieley popped up to first base (2-2 BBFFFF). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 2 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Aguilar,Bethany popped up to first base (0-0). (1 out) |
| Redmond,Ariel homered to deep right field, RBI (2-2 BKBK). |
| Mitchael,Madox flied out to left center putout by lf (2-2 BBKK). (2 out) |
| Mitchell,Makenna grounded out to third base, 3b to 1b (2-2 BFKB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Reese,Mackenzie struck out swinging on dropped third strike, out at first c to 1b (0-2 FFS). (1 out) |
| Esparza,KK hit by pitch (1-0 B). |
| Frazier,Shelby reached on a fielder's choice hit to second base (2-2 BKBK); Esparza,KK out at second base, 2b to ss. (2 out) |
| Murphy,Camryn grounded out, p to 1b, bunt (1-0 B). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Griffin,Kylei grounded out to short, ss to 1b (2-0 BB). (1 out) |
| Hartley,Maddie homered to deep center field, RBI (2-1 SBB). |
| Esparza,Ronnie hit by pitch (1-0 B). |
| HOU substitution: Taylor,Shelby pinch running for Esparza,Ronnie. |
| Garcia,Leilani struck out swinging (1-2 FFBS). (2 out) |
| Cintron,Isabel lined out to lf (0-0). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| HOU substitution: Esparza,Ronnie replaces Taylor,Shelby at 1b, batting 6th. |
| Ball,Alena grounded out to first base, unassisted (2-0 BB). (1 out) |
| Braden,Ahmari homered to deep center field, RBI (0-0). |
| Helton,Gracie grounded out to the pitcher, p to 1b (1-2 FFBF). (2 out) |
| Henne,Calle lined out to cf (3-1 BBFB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| PITT pitching change: Sparks,Gwen replaces Pittman,Kyra. |
| HOU substitution: Gardner,RyLee pinch hitting for Aguilar,Bethany. |
| Gardner,RyLee walked (3-0 BBBB). |
| Redmond,Ariel struck out swinging (1-2 KBKS). (1 out) |
| Mitchael,Madox reached on a fielder's choice hit to first base (2-2 BBSSF); Gardner,RyLee out at second base, 1b to ss. (2 out) |
| Mitchael,Madox stole second base. |
| Mitchell,Makenna grounded out to short, ss to 1b (2-2 KSBBF). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| HOU position change: Mitchael,Madox now playing 2b from cf |
| HOU position change: Gardner,RyLee remains in the game at cf |
| Vaughn,Tieley grounded out to the infield, 3b to 1b, bunt (0-0). (1 out) |
| Reese,Mackenzie grounded out to the pitcher, p to 1b (0-0). (2 out) |
| Esparza,KK popped up to shallow right field putout by 2b (2-2 BFFB). (1 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Griffin,Kylei walked (3-0 BBBB). |
| HOU substitution: Wilkins,Jordee pinch running for Griffin,Kylei. |
| Wilkins,Jordee advanced to second base on a wild pitch. |
| Wilkins,Jordee stole third base. |
| Hartley,Maddie popped up to shallow center field putout by cf (3-2 BBFFB). (1 out) |
| Esparza,Ronnie singled to right field, RBI (0-0); Wilkins,Jordee scored. |
| Garcia,Leilani reached on a fielder's choice hit to third base (1-2 KBF); Esparza,Ronnie advanced to second base on a fielding error by Helton,Gracie (E5). |
| Cintron,Isabel singled to center field (0-2 KFF); Esparza,Ronnie advanced from second base, scored on a fielding error by Braden,Ahmari (E8); Garcia,Leilani scored from first base on error; Cintron,Isabel advanced to third base on error. |
| Gardner,RyLee singled in the infield (2-1 FBB). |
| Redmond,Ariel grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b, RBI (0-2 KF); Cintron,Isabel scored, unearned; Gardner,RyLee advanced to second base. |
| Mitchael,Madox lined out to short (1-2 BFF). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 4 Runs , 3 Hits , 2 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| HOU position change: Wilkins,Jordee remains in the game at cf |
| HOU position change: Gardner,RyLee now playing rf from cf |
| PITT substitution: Hamilton,Macy pinch hitting for Frazier,Shelby. |
| Hamilton,Macy grounded out to the pitcher, p to 1b (0-1 K). (1 out) |
| PITT substitution: Toczek,Addison pinch hitting for Murphy,Camryn. |
| Toczek,Addison grounded out to third base, 3b to 1b (0-1 F). (2 out) |
| Ball,Alena grounded out to second base, 2b to 1b (0-0). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |