 The Cougars played home games at Cougar Field on the university's campus in Houston, Texas.Sixth-year head coach Rayner Noble, a former pitcher for the team during the 1980 through 1983 seasons and an assistant coach from 1987 through 1990, led the Cougars.Upon winning the inaugural Conference USA Tournament, Houston entered the 2000 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament for the thirteenth time in school history.