University of Houston Athletics
Volleyball Takes Five-Match Win Streak Into C-USA Opener
9/20/2010 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Sept. 20, 2010
HOUSTON - The University of Houston volleyball team will look to extend its five-match win streak at 7 p.m. on Tuesday when the Cougars play host to the Rice Owls in the Conference USA opener at the Athletics/Alumni Center.
For a complete wrap-up of the day's events log on to UHCougars.com. Fans can also follow the game's action by clicking on the Gametracker link on the volleyball schedule page. Live video streaming will be available by logging on to the All-Access site on the Athletics website.
Houston finished the non-conference portion of the season winning their last five matches to improve to a 6-6 record.
After sweeping the competition last weekend at the Nicholls Challenge, Chandace Tryon was named the tournament MVP, while Amanda Carson was voted the Libero of the Tournament and Amber Brooks was named to the All-Tournament team.
The Cougars return to their home court for the first time in two weeks to begin C-USA action against their cross-town rival, Rice. The match begins a new format to the league slate, as each team will play 20 C-USA matches, with the conference champion earning the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Rice enters the match with a 5-7 record after going 2-1 at the Rice Invitational II last weekend. Ashleigh McCord leads the team with 139 kills and following in second with 111 kills is Nancy Cole. Libero Tracy Lam paces the team in digs with 231.
Tuesday's match-up will mark the 75th overall meeting between the two programs. Despite the Owls taking both matches last season, Houston holds a 58-16 lead in the all-time series.
UP NEXT
Following the match against Rice, Houston will be back on the road for two matches against Tulane this weekend. Houston will play on Saturday and Sunday against the Green Wave. Both matches are slated for a 1 p.m. start.
