University of Houston Victoria - News

[Softball] UHV softball squad named NAIA scholar team

Paul Ebner — 2010-07-29T11:18:18-06:00

For the third consecutive year, the University of Houston-Victoria softball team has been recognized as a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar Team.

For a team to be considered for the NAIA Scholar Team award, it must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale as defined by the institution. The team grade point average must include all varsity student-athletes certified as eligible.

[Baseball] Jaguars sign former UHV pitcher

Paul Ebner — 2010-07-29T11:13:24-06:00

UHV Jaguars head coach Terry Puhl added depth to his pitching staff with the signing of former University of Houston pitcher John Touchton and two more freshmen pitchers.

Touchton, a senior right hander, pitched three seasons for the Cougars before sitting out the 2010 season. During his three seasons with the Cougars, Touchton compiled a 10-12 record and two saves. He worked 126 innings allowing 96 runs on 156 hits and 49 walks, while striking out 88.

[Golf] UHV athletes fare well in city championship

Paul Ebner — 2010-07-26T08:45:56-06:00

Three University of Houston-Victoria athletes finished in the top three in their respective divisions at the 4^th annual Victoria City Championship golf tournament this past weekend.

Whitley Patterson, a junior transfer and first signee to the UHV women's golf program, won the women's division posting a three-day 235. Patterson, who attended McLennan College, carded rounds of 70-81-84 on the three local courses and breezed to a 23-shot victory.

[Soccer] UHV to sponsor summer soccer camp

Paul Ebner — 2010-07-02T15:00:14-06:00

The first UHV Jaguar Boys' and Girls' Summer Soccer Camp will be held in in Victoria, Aug. 2-6 at the VYSO Soccer Complex located at the Victoria Regional Airport.

[Men's Golf] Jaguars sign six to men's golf team

Paul Ebner — 2010-07-21T09:33:34-06:00

University of Houston-Victoria golf coach Brian Williamson has announced the signing of six signees to the Jaguars' inaugural men's golf program.

Two players from England, both Western Texas College transfers, lead the group of signees.

[Baseball] Jaguars sign former Yoakum standout

Paul Ebner — 2010-07-13T09:16:20-06:00

Sports have been a passion for Yoakum's Jesse Braden and the former Bulldog will continue his athletic career on the collegiate level after signing a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Houston-Victoria.

Braden, a four-sport athlete at Yoakum, is expected to join the Jaguars in the outfield for the 2011 season.

[Men's Golf] Cuero native joins UHV men's golf program

Paul Ebner — 2010-07-09T10:13:26-06:00

Former Cuero Gobbler Austin Griffin has become the first member of the University of Houston-Victoria's inaugural men's golf program.

Griffin, who helped guide the Gobblers to four consecutive UIL Class 3A state tournament appearances, has committed to play golf for head coach Brian Williamson and the Jaguars.

[Golf] 2010 Curtis Cup captain to speak at UHV luncheon

Paul Ebner — 2010-07-09T08:41:37-06:00

Noreen Mohler, the U.S. captain for the 2010 Curtis Cup matches will be the guest speaker for the 2010 University of Houston-Victoria golf scholarship luncheon to be held September 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the UHV Multi-Purpose Room.

[Softball] Jaguars sign two softball players

Paul Ebner — 2010-06-25T09:02:01-06:00

University of Houston-Victoria softball coach Keri Lambeth has announced the signing of two sophomore transfers from Our Lady of the Lake University to the Jaguars softball team.

Pitcher Dawn Villegas and second baseman/outfielder Corina Noel have committed to play for the Jaguars in the 2011 season.

[Women's Soccer] UHV women's soccer signs five

Paul Ebner — 2010-06-22T09:20:34-06:00

The University of Houston-Victoria has signed five more players to its inaugural women's soccer program.

Chelsea DeLeon (Houston), Marissa Cervantez (Temple), Janae Gonzales (Portland), Margaret Reesman (Magnolia), and Markie Alaniz (Kingsville) have committed to play with the Jaguars, who begin play in August.

[Baseball] Jaguars sign former Memorial standout

Paul Ebner — 2010-06-21T10:09:22-06:00

Former Memorial Vipers standout Jeremy Urbano will continue his baseball career after signing a letter of intent to play baseball with the University of Houston-Victoria Jaguars.

[Men's Soccer] UHV signs English soccer recruit

Paul Ebner — 2010-06-18T13:49:05-06:00

Ryan Hastie of Nottingham, England, has become the first international signee for the University of Houston-Victoria men's soccer program.

Hastie will become a member of the Jaguars' inaugural soccer program that will begin play in August, after signing a letter of intent this week.

[Soccer] UHV releases inaugural soccer schedule

Paul Ebner — 2010-06-16T11:20:03-06:00

The University of Houston-Victoria's inaugural soccer season will kick off with an intra-squad game on Aug. 14 and an exhibition game against Lon Morris College at home on Aug. 21.

The Jaguars will showcase their talents to Victoria soccer fans with a Red & White game as the women will take to the field at 1 p.m., with the men's team matched up in a 3 p.m. contest on Aug. 14. The two teams then host Lon Morris in an exhibition on Aug. 21 with the women action getting underway at 2 p.m. and the men at 4 p.m.

[Baseball] Edna's Chavarria signs with Jaguars

Paul Ebner — 2010-06-15T10:34:40-06:00

Edna shortstop Ray Chavarria was among five freshman to sign letters of intent to play baseball this week with the University of Houston-Victoria.

The five, all true freshmen, include Nick Garza, a catcher from Langham Creek; Brandon Bohanon, a catcher for Galena Park North Shore; Clayton Fowler, a pitcher for Katy Seven Lakes; Dylan Bates, an infielder from Houston; and Chavarria.

[Softball] UHV's Hinton named All-American

Paul Ebner — 2010-05-29T14:13:27-06:00

University of Houston-Victoria Jaguars third baseman Allison Hinton was selected to the 2010 Louisville Slugger/NFCA NAIA All-American second team on Friday.