Tullos Named The American Defensive Player of the Week

HOUSTON – After setting a conference record with 17 blocks against Cincinnati, University of Houston freshman middle blocker Rachel Tullos was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.

Tullos was the first non-libero this season to win The American Defensive Player of the Week.

She began the week with three blocks against ECU to help pace the Cougars to a five-set, comeback victory. She followed that performance with one for the ages, as her 17 blocks vs. Cincinnati not only set a conference record for blocks in a five-set match but also was the most blocks in a single match by a Division I player this season.

Her standout performance at the net marked just the fourth time since 2014 that a Division I player recorded 17 blocks in a five-set match. Tullos' five solo blocks against the Bearcats are the most amongst those four performances.

In total, Tullos posted 20 stops at the net in her two matches. She averaged 2.0 blocks per set across 10 sets played.

The award marks the first of Tullos' career, as the Cougars have now earned four American Player of the Week accolades this season. This is the first time in program history Houston has had four different players earn a conference Player of the Week honor in a season.

The Cougars are also the only school in The American to have four different players earn a conference Player of the Week award. Earlier this year, senior libero Katie Karbo earned Defensive Player of the Week, while senior outside hitter Megan Duncan and freshman outside hitter Abbie Jackson received Offensive Player of the Week honors.

UP NEXT
Houston hits the road for a pair of matches in the Sunshine State as the Cougars travel to Florida and square up with UCF on Friday, followed by a match with USF on Sunday.

The Cougars return home for a four-match swing on Nov. 1 when Houston hosts Tulsa. Tickets for that 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:

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.

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