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Houston Heads to Sunshine State
10/24/2019 5:11:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars take top conference record on the road
HOUSTON – Off to one of its best starts in program history, the University of Houston Volleyball team hits the road for a pair of matches in the Sunshine State against UCF and USF.
The Cougars enter the weekend in a three-way tie with UCF and Cincinnati for the top conference record in The American. Houston's 7-1 record in conference play is one of its best starts to conference action in program history.
Last time out against Cincinnati, freshman middle blocker Rachel Tullos put together a performance for the ages, posting 17 blocks against the Bearcats. Not only did that mark set a conference record for most blocks in a five-set match, it also was just the fourth time since 2014 that a Division I player had reached that plateau.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
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:
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
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.
– UHCougars.com –
The Cougars enter the weekend in a three-way tie with UCF and Cincinnati for the top conference record in The American. Houston's 7-1 record in conference play is one of its best starts to conference action in program history.
Last time out against Cincinnati, freshman middle blocker Rachel Tullos put together a performance for the ages, posting 17 blocks against the Bearcats. Not only did that mark set a conference record for most blocks in a five-set match, it also was just the fourth time since 2014 that a Division I player had reached that plateau.
| TIME (CT) | FRIDAY, Oct. 25 | COVERAGE |
| 6 p.m. | Houston at UCF | Live Stats | Watch |
| TIME (CT) | SUNDAY, Oct. 27 | COVERAGE |
| Noon | Houston at USF | Live Stats |
- After beginning the 2019 campaign dropping its first four contests, Houston has bounced back, having won 13 of its past 19 matches, including seven of the last eight.
- After starting American Athletic Conference play 7-0 for the first time since 2000, the Cougars dropped their matchup with Cincinnati to move to 7-1 in conference action, to match their best eight-match start in conference since 2000.
- Houston is no stranger when it comes to going the distance, as the Cougars lead nation 11 five-set contests. Overall, Houston is 7-4 in such contests, five of which came in five-straight matches (9/21-10/6).
- The Cougars are the only school in the conference to have more than one player win a Player of the Week honor, having already won four. This is the first time Houston has had four different players earn a conference Player of the Week (Abbie Jackson, OPOW-9/9; Katie Karbo, DPOW-9/23; Megan Duncan, OPOW-9/30; Rachel Tullos, DPOW-10/21) honor in program history.
- As one of the best liberos to come through the Houston program, Karbo continues to the climb the charts in the record book. Karbo enters the weekend leading the nation with 504 digs on the year, and leads all Division I active players with her 2,223 career digs, which ranks second in program history.
- Junior setter Abby Irvine leads the Houston's balanced attacked, as her 14 double-doubles on the year are tied for most in The American. The Cougars are 10-4 this season when she posts a double-double.
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.
– UHCougars.com –
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