HOUSTON (Interstat) — The Houston Cougars opened their season with an 8-2 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Friday evening at M.O. Campbell Center.

Houston erased an early 2-0 deficit with a four-run third inning, capitalizing on a Wake Forest throwing error and a wild pitch. The Cougars added insurance with two sacrifice flies among their eight hits.

Wake Forest managed seven hits but fell to 0-1. Houston improved to 1-0.

The Demon Deacons host Washington on Saturday. Houston travels to face Boston College.