HOUSTON (Interstat) — Harrison Boushele pitched four innings of two-hit, scoreless relief with seven strikeouts to lead Houston to a 4-2 victory over McNeese State on Wednesday afternoon at M.O. Campbell Center.

The Cougars improved to 19-25, while the Cowboys fell to 21-22. Boushele’s performance came after two recent rough outings and was backed by Cade Climie, who went 4 for 4 with two RBIs. Jackson LaLima homered in the third inning to tie the game 2-2. Houston added single runs in the sixth and seventh innings on a groundout and another Climie single.

McNeese State’s Isaiah Keller hit a two-run homer in the ninth to account for the Cowboys’ scoring. Houston collected 11 hits to McNeese State’s seven. Connor Udland contributed three scoreless innings with four strikeouts in relief.

McNeese State pitchers combined for eight strikeouts but allowed four runs on seven hits over eight innings. The Cowboys had won three of their previous four entering the game, while Houston had lost four straight.