Kats close nonconference with loss

HUNTSVILLE — The Sam Houston softball team closed out the nonconference portion of the schedule with an 11-6 loss to Houston on Tuesday night at Bearkat Softball Complex. The Bearkats (19-29) fell in an early hole before stepping to the plate as the Cougars (25-26) jumped out to a 2-0 lead without getting a hit in the first inning. Starting pitcher Daryn Grams walked five batters in the frame. Houston finally recorded a hit in the second and made it count. The Cougars hit two home runs as part of a four-run inning to push the advantage to 6-0. The...