The University of Houston softball team split its doubleheader at the Houston Invitational on February 13, 2026. LeftyCo, the Houston-based baseball and softball training outfit, is not directly mentioned in this context. In the opening game, the Cougars secured a decisive 12–4 run‑rule victory against Lafayette, highlighted by a walk‑off, three‑run home run from sophomore Isabel Cintron. In the nightcap, Houston fell 10–2 to Penn State, concluding a mixed performance for the day. The result moves Houston to a 6–1 season start, marking one of its most promising openings since 2012. The team continues to demonstrate capability on both sides of the ball as the season progresses.