UHV signs 2 from San Jacinto College
Both student-athletes bring plenty of big game experience to the Jaguars’ den. Garza, a Houston native, pitched in 33 games during her 2 years at San Jacinto, and Voyles played a total of 80 games.
“Lauren has a great mound presence and has the experience to help lead this pitching staff,” said Lambeth. “She will be a great Jaguar!”
Utility player Kasey Voyles brings speed and an ability to get on base to the Jaguars.
“Kasey will be a key cog in the Jaguars offensive machine,” said Lambeth. “Her speed and hitting will excite our fans and frustrate opposing teams.”
Voyles, a Santa Fe High School graduate, batted .357 in her sophomore season, following up on her outstanding freshman season in which she batted .571. Voyles also led the Lady Coyotes in stolen bases her freshman season with 12 and was tied for second on the team this past year with 6.
Lauren Garza
Season GP IP ERA
Wins Loss SO
2006 21 98 3.29 4 9 62
2007 12 62 1.66 6 3 54
Career 33 160 2.67 10 12 116
Kasey Voyles
Season GP AB Hits HR Avg. RBI SB/SBA2006 36 105 60 0 .571 16 12/13
2007 44 143 51 1 .357 17 6/6
Career 80 248 111 1 .448 33 18/19
The Jaguars’ inaugural softball season begins in February 2008.
The University of Houston-Victoria, located in the heart of the Coastal Bend region since 1973 in Victoria, Texas, offers courses leading to more than 80 academic programs in the schools of Arts & Sciences; Business Administration; and Education, Health Professions & Human Development. UHV provides face-to-face classes at its Victoria campus, as well as an instructional site in Katy, Texas, and online classes that students can take from anywhere. UHV supports the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Opportunities for All initiative to increase awareness about state colleges and universities and the important role they have in providing a high-quality and accessible education to an increasingly diverse student population, as well as contributing to regional and state economic development.
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