The University of Houston Softball team lost to BYU, 10-6, in game two of their Big 12 series. Despite 10 hits and multiple scoring opportunities, the Cougars (20-24, 3-14 Big 12) were unable to overcome an early deficit. Standout performances included Kylei Griffin with a home run and Makenna Mitchell tying for sixth place in the program's all-time singles-season doubles list. BYU (13-26, 4-10 Big 12) maintained their lead by scoring late in the game.

By the Numbers
  • Houston recorded 10 hits in the game.
  • Kylei Griffin hit her fifth career home run and had 3 RBIs.
State of Play
  • The Cougars cut the deficit to two runs with scoring rallies in the third and fifth innings.
  • Griffin's two-run homer in the fifth inning brought the score to 8-6, but Houston could not close the gap further.
What's Next

The Cougars will face BYU in the series finale on Saturday, with the first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Despite a brief comeback attempt, the Cougars' inability to maintain momentum in critical innings underscores the need for consistent scoring and defensive stability as they head into the final game of the series.