University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: Houston Visits SMU, Tulsa
10/26/2016 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
HOUSTON -- The University of Houston Volleyball team will open the back half of its American Athletic Conference schedule with two road matches visiting SMU in a 7 p.m. match on Friday and Tulsa in a 1 p.m. tilt on Sunday.
The Cougars (5-16, 0-10 The American) enter Friday looking to snap a 12-match losing streak. Houston fell to both Yale and host Rice in the Rice Adidas Invite II to close out non-conference play and have since opened league play with an 0-10 record.
| Match Breakdown | ||
Friday, Oct. 28 | • 7:00 p.m. | Houston at SMU Live Stats |  | |
Sunday, Oct. 30 | • 1:00 p.m. | Houston at Tulsa Live Stats | | |
QUICK HITS
• The Cougars, who are 25-43 all-time in The American, trail Tulsa 7-15 (Sets: 35-48) in the all-time series and are 2-8 (Sets: 10-24) when visiting the Golden Hurricane. Houston trails SMU 12-16 (Sets: 50-55) all-time and is 4-9 (Sets: 21-31) when playing the Mustangs in Dallas.
• The Cougars are familiar with both opponents having already hosted them at Athletics/Alumni Center earlier in league play. Houston fell 3-2 to Tulsa on Sept. 30 and 3-0 to SMU on Oct. 2.
• Junior setter Keandra McCardell ranks seventh all-time at Houston with 2,620 career assists.
• Houston continues to lead the American Athletic Conference in service aces with 117 total and 1.50 per set.
• Freshman libero Katie Karbo ranks fourth in the American Athletic Conference averaging 4.44 digs per set.
OPPONONENT BREAKDOWN
SMU
Head Coach: Lisa Seifert
Record at School: 354-286 (21st Season)
Career Record: Same
2015 Record: 27-5, 17-3 The American (1st)
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4
Starters Returning/Lost: 3+Libero/3
Last Meeting: Oct. 2, 2016 (L, 3-0)
Tulsa
Head Coach: Ryan Wills
Record at School: 50-35 (3rd Season)
Career Record: Same
2015 Record: 15-17, 10-10 The American (T-4th)
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/4
Starters Returning/Lost: 5+Libero/1
Last Meeting: Sept. 30, 2016 (L, 3-2)
NEXT SERVE
Following Sunday's match, the Cougars will return to Athletics/Alumni Center for conference matches against Temple (Nov. 4) and UConn (Nov. 6).
STAY CONNECTED
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SHASTA PASS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2016-17 athletic season. For only $80, Cougar fans can purchase one Shasta Pass, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Softball home games.
The Shasta Pass offers Houston fans a substantial savings as single-game tickets start at $5 for all four sports. To purchase a Shasta Pass, CLICK HERE.
JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. To find out more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GOUH.
