April 21, 2008

HOUSTON - University of Houston sophomore righthander John Touchton was honored Monday as the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week.

It was the first weekly award for the Houston native.

Touchton made a pair of appearances last week, starting at Stephen F. Austin in a non-conference game and coming out of the bullpen during the middle game of the UAB series on Saturday to pitch a combined 9.1 innings.

The Kingwood High product recorded a career-high six strikeouts in both outings and allowed just one walk. He earned his third win at SFA, tossing six shutout innings while scattering four hits.

Touchton extended his career-high streak of 8.1 consecutive scoreless innings before surrendering a solo home run in the eighth inning against UAB.

Touchton and his Cougar teammates return to action at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, when they play host to McNeese State at Cougar Field. Fans can hear the game live on UHCougars.com with Jeremy Branham calling the play-by-play action and former UH letterman Pat Cauley providing color analysis.

Fans always can follow live stats by clicking on the GameTracker link at UHCougars.com.

Tulane third baseman Rob Segedin and Rice junior catcher Adam Zornes shared the C-USA Hitter of the Week honor.