University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: Volleyball Opens 2016 Season
8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
HOUSTON - Houston Volleyball will open the 2016 season down the road at Houston Baptist, taking part in the Marriott Houston Westchase Invitational in Sharp Gym across Friday and Saturday.
The Cougars will open the tournament with a 4:30 p.m. match against Louisiana-Lafayette on Friday. On Saturday, UH will take on Weber State at 10 a.m., before facing HBU in the tournament finale at 7 p.m.
| Marriott Houston Westchase Invitational | ||
Friday, Aug. 26 | • 4:30 p.m. - Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Houston • 7:00 p.m. - HBU vs. Weber State | |
Saturday, Aug. 27 | • 10:00 a.m. - Houston vs. Weber State • 12:00 p.m. - HBU vs. Louisiana-Lafayette • 4:30 p.m. - Weber State vs. Louisiana-Lafayette • 7:00 p.m. - HBU vs. Houston | |
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QUICK HITS
• Houston's participation in the HBU tournament marks the return for head coach Kaddie Platt to her old stomping grounds. Platt posted a 499-157 record as head coach of the Huskies for 17 seasons (1995-2011) before coming over to UH. Platt was also a four-year letterwinner at HBU from 1988-91 and still ranks eight all-time in solo blocks (98) and 11th in digs (1,193). She was named all-district in 1991, voted MVP in both 1989 and 1991, and inducted into the HBU Sports Hall of Honor in 2000.
• Houston is 31-11 all-time in season openers dating back to 1974 (no results available prior to 1974) and 3-1 under Platt. Platt, who has won her last three season-openers with the Cougars, is 15-6 all-time in season-opening matches across her career.
• Tickets for the tournament are $5 for adults and $2 for students with their valid Houston ID. All tickets are general admission. Children 12 years of age and under will get free admission.
• Following the HBU tournament, Houston will host consecutive tournaments inside Athletics/Alumni Center. The Cougars will host Idaho State, Lamar and Texas Southern in the Houston Cougar Classic (Sept. 2-3), later welcoming in HBU, Louisiana-Monroe and San Jose State for the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup (Sept. 9-10).
OPPONONENT BREAKDOWN
HOUSTON BAPTIST (HOST)
2015 Overall Record: 17-17
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/2
Starters Returning/Lost: 5/1
Head Coach: Trent Herman
Record at School: 67-63 (5th Season)
Career Record: 110-96 (7th Season)
All-Time Series: N/A
Last Meeting: First Meeting
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
2015 Overall Record: 6-23
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/4
Starters Returning/Lost: 4+Libero/2
Head Coach: Heather Mazeitis-Fontenot
Record at School: 109-144 (9th Season)
Career Record: 340-396 (21st Season)
All-Time Series: Houston leads, 6-1 (Sets: 17-6)
Last Meeting: 2015 (W, 3-1)
WEBER STATE
2015 Overall Record: 6-22
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/2
Starters Returning/Lost: 5/1
Head Coach: Jeremiah Larsen
Record at School: 6-22 (2nd Season)
Career Record: Same
All-Time Series: Tied, 1-1 (Sets 3-4)
Last Meeting: 1990 (W, 3-1)
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.
