The Cougar baseball team had a rough start to its 1998 season, losing 17-5 to Washington State and 10-3 to San Diego State on Saturday. The Cougars will play their home opener 2 p.m. Tuesday against the nationally-ranked Rice Owls. It will mark the first game of the Silver Glove competition, consisting of a five-game series between the teams.

The Lady Cougar basketball team lost to South Florida 46-53 on Sunday.

The UH swimming team was defeated by No. 3 SMU 89-45 Saturday at the UH Natatorium.

The 1998 class of the University of Houston Hall of Honor will be announced today at the athletics center. Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk will announce the specifics of the first induction class in 15 years.