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Defense Fuels Houston to Seventh Win in a Row
10/13/2019 4:38:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars start conference play 6-0 for the first time since 2000
TULSA, Okla. – For the first time since 2000, the University of Houston Volleyball team is 6-0 to start conference play, as the Cougars downed Tulsa by a score of 3-1 (28-26, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23) on Sunday afternoon.
With the win over the Golden Hurricane (11-8, 4-2 American), the Cougars also extended their season-high winning streak to seven. Houston (12-9, 6-0 American) now holds a two-match lead in The American West Division standings.
Houston's victory was fueled once again by its defense, as 95 digs marked a season-high. Led by senior libero Katie Karbo's match-high 28 digs, the Cougars found five different players reach the 10-dig mark. All 10 players that appeared in Sunday's match for Houston recorded multiple digs.
The Cougars also found a pair of double-doubles in the contest with senior outside hitter Megan Duncan and junior setter Abby Irvine each surpassing the plateau. Duncan finished the match with 12 kills and 12 digs, while Irvine tallied a match-high 40 assists to go along with her 15 digs.
Senior outside hitter Claire Karsten (15 digs) and freshman Karly Berkland (12 digs) rounded out those with 10-plus digs for Houston.
Houston 3, Tulsa 1
Set 1
The first set was nothing but a nail-biting that saw 17 ties and 12 lead changes, as neither team was able to gain an edge on one another. Once Tulsa built itself a two-point lead, Houston called a timeout, trailing 11-9. The Cougars came out of the break firing though, as a 7-3 run put them ahead by a pair. After a huge block from sophomore right side hitter Kendall Haywood and freshman middle blocker Rachel Tullos, Houston held a 22-20 lead. The emotional frame eventually went in favor of the Cougars, as an attacking error from the Golden Hurricane sealed the 28-26 win for Houston.
Set 2
The Cougars carried that momentum in the second set, jumping out to an early 6-3 lead to start things off. Tulsa then narrowed the score to within a point, but Irvine dumped the ball over the net to put the Cougars out in front 11-9. Houston then stretched the advantage to five after a kill from freshman outside hitter Abbie Jackson, but Tulsa found a rebuttal of its own and brought the score to 19-17. Houston prevailed, as a blocked at the net from Jackson and sophomore middle blocker Isabel Theut sealed the 25-23 set victory for the Cougars to take a 2-0 match lead at the intermission.
Set 3
The block party continued for Houston, thanks to Duncan and Theut who gave the Cougars an early edge to start the third. Once Houston took an 11-7 lead, Tulsa battled back to take a one-point lead of its own, forcing the Cougars to call a timeout. After the Golden Hurricane went up by three, Houston narrowed deficit to one, but it proved to be too much to overcome as Tulsa claimed the third set 25-22.
Set 4
Jackson sustained her presence on the floor, as her kill tied the score at 12. After the Cougars took at three-point lead at 18-15, the Golden Hurricane were forced to call a timeout. Tulsa managed to close the gap to a single point late in the match, but a block at the net from Irvine and Theut sealed the 25-23 set win and 3-1 match victory for Houston.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to the Fertitta Center on Oct. 18, as the Cougars take on ECU at 7 p.m. Tickets for the match are on sale now and can be purchased here.
NEW GAMEDAY PROCEDURES
Those looking to watch the Cougars in action in 2019 are now advised to park in the Stadium Garage on Holman Street as well as Lot 16B on the southeast corner of Elgin and Cullen in front of Moore's School of Music.
Fans can park in both areas for $5, which will be open two hours before first serve. On days where other events are occurring on campus, $5 parking lots will still be available at locations to be determined later.
To enter the Fertitta Center, doors will only be open at the Holman Street entrances, where fans can purchase single-game tickets for as low as $5. Fans can buy tickets in advance now by either clicking here or calling (713) GO-COOGS.
Along with the list of prohibited items, also new to Houston Volleyball fans in 2019 is a Clear Bag Policy, which is being incorporated to help provide a safer environment for the public and to expedite fan entry into the Fertitta Center. The UH Clear Bag Policy strictly limits the size and types of bags that are permitted into the Fertitta Center.
Items such as backpacks, large bags and diaper bags are not permitted. Fans are strongly encouraged to not bring any bags. However, the following will be permitted:
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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.
This story has been edited to reflect a change from a previous version. The last time Houston Volleyball started conference play 6-0 was in 2000, not in 2001 as previously stated.
– UHCougars.com –
With the win over the Golden Hurricane (11-8, 4-2 American), the Cougars also extended their season-high winning streak to seven. Houston (12-9, 6-0 American) now holds a two-match lead in The American West Division standings.
Houston's victory was fueled once again by its defense, as 95 digs marked a season-high. Led by senior libero Katie Karbo's match-high 28 digs, the Cougars found five different players reach the 10-dig mark. All 10 players that appeared in Sunday's match for Houston recorded multiple digs.
The Cougars also found a pair of double-doubles in the contest with senior outside hitter Megan Duncan and junior setter Abby Irvine each surpassing the plateau. Duncan finished the match with 12 kills and 12 digs, while Irvine tallied a match-high 40 assists to go along with her 15 digs.
Senior outside hitter Claire Karsten (15 digs) and freshman Karly Berkland (12 digs) rounded out those with 10-plus digs for Houston.
Set 1
The first set was nothing but a nail-biting that saw 17 ties and 12 lead changes, as neither team was able to gain an edge on one another. Once Tulsa built itself a two-point lead, Houston called a timeout, trailing 11-9. The Cougars came out of the break firing though, as a 7-3 run put them ahead by a pair. After a huge block from sophomore right side hitter Kendall Haywood and freshman middle blocker Rachel Tullos, Houston held a 22-20 lead. The emotional frame eventually went in favor of the Cougars, as an attacking error from the Golden Hurricane sealed the 28-26 win for Houston.
Set 2
The Cougars carried that momentum in the second set, jumping out to an early 6-3 lead to start things off. Tulsa then narrowed the score to within a point, but Irvine dumped the ball over the net to put the Cougars out in front 11-9. Houston then stretched the advantage to five after a kill from freshman outside hitter Abbie Jackson, but Tulsa found a rebuttal of its own and brought the score to 19-17. Houston prevailed, as a blocked at the net from Jackson and sophomore middle blocker Isabel Theut sealed the 25-23 set victory for the Cougars to take a 2-0 match lead at the intermission.
Set 3
The block party continued for Houston, thanks to Duncan and Theut who gave the Cougars an early edge to start the third. Once Houston took an 11-7 lead, Tulsa battled back to take a one-point lead of its own, forcing the Cougars to call a timeout. After the Golden Hurricane went up by three, Houston narrowed deficit to one, but it proved to be too much to overcome as Tulsa claimed the third set 25-22.
Set 4
Jackson sustained her presence on the floor, as her kill tied the score at 12. After the Cougars took at three-point lead at 18-15, the Golden Hurricane were forced to call a timeout. Tulsa managed to close the gap to a single point late in the match, but a block at the net from Irvine and Theut sealed the 25-23 set win and 3-1 match victory for Houston.
Houston returns to the Fertitta Center on Oct. 18, as the Cougars take on ECU at 7 p.m. Tickets for the match are on sale now and can be purchased here.
Those looking to watch the Cougars in action in 2019 are now advised to park in the Stadium Garage on Holman Street as well as Lot 16B on the southeast corner of Elgin and Cullen in front of Moore's School of Music.
Fans can park in both areas for $5, which will be open two hours before first serve. On days where other events are occurring on campus, $5 parking lots will still be available at locations to be determined later.
To enter the Fertitta Center, doors will only be open at the Holman Street entrances, where fans can purchase single-game tickets for as low as $5. Fans can buy tickets in advance now by either clicking here or calling (713) GO-COOGS.
Along with the list of prohibited items, also new to Houston Volleyball fans in 2019 is a Clear Bag Policy, which is being incorporated to help provide a safer environment for the public and to expedite fan entry into the Fertitta Center. The UH Clear Bag Policy strictly limits the size and types of bags that are permitted into the Fertitta Center.
Items such as backpacks, large bags and diaper bags are not permitted. Fans are strongly encouraged to not bring any bags. However, the following will be permitted:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- A small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap. These small clutches are subject to search.
- An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the entrance by arena personnel.
Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
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.
This story has been edited to reflect a change from a previous version. The last time Houston Volleyball started conference play 6-0 was in 2000, not in 2001 as previously stated.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
UH
Tulsa
Kills
53
66
Errors
23
34
Attempts
206
208
Hitting %
.146
.154
Points
66.0
77.0
Assists
51
64
Aces
2
2
Blocks
11.0
9.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballOH/RS
/ VolleyballMB/RS
/ Volleyball
S
/ VolleyballOH
/ Volleyball
DS/L
/ Volleyball
OH
/ VolleyballMB
/ Volleyball
MB
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